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Monte Cristo

Delicious Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole for Cozy Mornings

Experience the comfort of Monte Cristo in a breakfast casserole packed with eggs, ham, and Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 slices day-old bread white or whole wheat works best
  • 8 oz ham sturdy slices
  • 8 oz Swiss cheese shredded
For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp mustard Dijon or honey mustard works
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half in the bottom of the dish.
  3. Layer half of the ham slices and half of the Swiss cheese over the bread.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour half of the egg mixture over the first layer.
  6. Repeat with remaining bread, ham, and cheese, then pour rest of egg mixture on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15-20 more minutes.
  8. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup for the perfect sweet and savory balance.

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