Delicious Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy a delightful Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole filled with ham, Swiss cheese, and sweet maple syrup—a perfect balance of flavors for cozy mornings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

8 slices bread can swap for whole grain or gluten-free
8 slices ham cooked bacon can be used
1.5 cups shredded Swiss cheese consider Cheddar or Gruyere
6 large eggs
1.5 cups milk almond milk for dairy-free
2 tablespoons maple syrup can replace with honey
1 teaspoon mustard Dijon or yellow mustard works great
salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

baking dish
mixing bowl

Method

How to Make Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
Cut the bread into cubes and layer half of them at the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
Layer the sliced ham on top of the bread, followed by half of the shredded Swiss cheese.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the first layers of bread, ham, and cheese.
Repeat layering with the remaining bread, ham, and cheese. Pour the rest of the egg mixture on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing for best results. Use day-old bread for optimal absorption of the egg mixture.

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