Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A delicious and hearty Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole featuring layers of bread, ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, soaked in a sweet and savory egg mixture with maple syrup, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting brunch or holiday breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 slices of turkey
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bread Cubes: Cut the white bread slices into cubes. Place half of these cubes evenly in the greased baking dish as the first layer.
- Add Meat and Cheese Layers: Layer the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese slices evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Cover with Remaining Bread: Place the remaining bread cubes on top of the meat and cheese layers, creating a sandwich-like structure.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the layered bread, ham, turkey, and cheese in the baking dish, ensuring it soaks through.
- Add Butter Topping: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the casserole to add richness and help browning.
- Bake Covered and Then Uncovered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider sprinkling some dried thyme or parsley between the layers.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to help it set.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; bake covered, then uncovered as instructed.
- Use day-old bread for best absorption of the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
Keywords: Monte Cristo, breakfast casserole, ham and cheese casserole, sweet breakfast bake, brunch casserole
