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Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe is a sweet and savory breakfast bake made with soft bread, turkey, honey ham, eggs, milk, and melted cheese. It brings the classic Monte Cristo sandwich flavors into one easy breakfast casserole. A light dusting of confectioners’ sugar and raspberry preserves adds the perfect finishing touch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 1 loaf 16 ounces French bread, cut into ¼-inch cubes, divided
  • ½ pound turkey cut into ¼-inch cubes, divided (about 1½ cups)
  • ½ pound honey ham cut into ¼-inch cubes, divided (about 1½ cups)
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
Toppings
  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
  • Raspberry preserves for serving

Method
 

  1. I start by greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish. I spread half of the bread cubes across the bottom.
  2. I layer half of the turkey, half of the ham, and half of both cheeses over the bread.
  3. I repeat the layers with the remaining bread, turkey, ham, and cheese.
  4. In a large bowl, I whisk the eggs and whole milk until smooth.
  5. I pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. I press down gently so the bread absorbs the liquid.
  6. I let the dish rest for 15 minutes on the counter. This helps the bread soak fully.
  7. I bake the casserole at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes until the center sets and the top turns lightly golden.
  8. I rest the casserole for 10 minutes after baking.
  9. I dust the top with confectioners’ sugar and serve with raspberry preserves on the side.

Notes

✳️Use unsweetened raspberry preserves if preferred
✳️Let the casserole rest before slicing
✳️Bread should absorb the egg mixture fully
✳️Serve warm for best texture