Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, indulgent breakfast casserole that transforms leftover bread, eggs, and meats into a delightful feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread (white or brioche)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or cheddar)
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup sliced turkey
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cube the bread into small pieces and spread half of them evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer the diced ham and sliced turkey over the bread cubes.
- Add the shredded cheese on top of the meats.
- Top with the remaining bread cubes.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, powdered sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Soak the bread layers with the egg mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and paired with fresh fruit or crispy bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 186mg