Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole (Printable)

Sweet and savory Monte Cristo bake featuring French bread, ham, turkey, Swiss, topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy Base

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# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with chopped ham and turkey. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and meat. Press down gently with a spatula to help the bread absorb the liquid.
05 - Sprinkle shredded Swiss cheese evenly across the top of the casserole.
06 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow bread to fully soak.
07 - Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
09 - Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

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  • Its basically a Monte Cristo sandwich transformed into a crowd friendly brunch dish that feeds eight people without flipping individual sandwiches on a griddle
  • The overnight option means you can prep everything the night before and just bake it when guests arrive
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  • Letting the assembled casserole sit before baking is non negotiable that 15 minute rest transforms dry bread into perfectly tender French toast texture
  • The foil stage keeps everything moist while the final uncovered bake creates that irresistible cheesy crust
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  • Cut your bread cubes the night before and leave them out uncovered to dry out even more
  • Use a glass baking dish so you can see exactly when the edges are golden and bubbly
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