Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: A Must-Try Delight!
A delicious Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole that combines sweet and savory flavors for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup diced turkey
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the bread slices in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Sprinkle the ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add maple syrup on top before serving.
- Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Feel free to substitute the meats with your favorites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg