Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and comforting layered dish combining bread, ham, and Swiss cheese soaked in a flavorful egg mixture with maple syrup and mustard. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect hearty breakfast or brunch option that brings the classic Monte Cristo sandwich flavors to a casserole form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Meat
- 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
- 8 slices of ham
Cheese
- 1 ½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups of milk
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bread: Cut the bread slices into cubes and spread half of these cubes evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add Ham and Cheese Layers: Arrange the ham slices evenly over the bread cubes, then sprinkle half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the ham layer.
- Mix Egg Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread, ham, and cheese in the baking dish.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining bread cubes, then top with the remaining ham and Swiss cheese.
- Finish with Egg Mixture: Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top of the final layers, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the casserole is fully set and golden brown on top.
Notes
- You can use white or whole wheat bread based on your preference or dietary needs.
- For a richer flavor, consider using Dijon mustard in the egg mixture.
- Covering the casserole during the first part of baking helps keep it moist and ensures even cooking.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.
Keywords: Monte Cristo, Breakfast Casserole, Ham and Swiss, Maple Syrup, Baked Breakfast, Brunch Recipe
