Description
A cozy and shareable brunch bake that captures the sweet-and-savory charm of a Monte Cristo sandwich, featuring layers of ham, turkey, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss or Gruyère)
- 1 cup sliced ham
- 1 cup sliced turkey or chicken
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cut the bread into cubes and place half of it in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the ham, turkey, and shredded cheese over the bread cubes. Top with the remaining bread cubes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish, pressing lightly so the liquid soaks into the bread.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread to avoid sogginess, and for a crispy top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 220mg