Description
A sweet-and-savory Monte Cristo breakfast casserole layered with bread, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and a custardy egg base perfect for brunch or holiday mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread or brioche
- 6 slices deli ham, chopped
- 6 slices deli turkey, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Powdered sugar for topping
- Raspberry or strawberry jam for serving
Instructions
- 1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread bread cubes evenly in the bottom.
- 2. Layer ham and turkey evenly over the bread.
- 3. Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese over the meat.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- 6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- 7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- 9. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with jam.
Notes
- Brioche or challah bread gives the best texture.
- This casserole is ideal for make-ahead brunches and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
Keywords: monte cristo casserole, breakfast casserole, brunch recipe