5.0 from 12 votes
Monte Cristo Casserole
Monte Cristo Casserole has the savory and sweet flavors of the classic sandwich like ham, cheese, eggs, french bread and a dusting of brown sugar.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
French-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 16 ounce loaf French bread , sliced
- 6 lices ham
- 12 lices turkey breast
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese , sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x10 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Line the baking dish with half of the bread.
- Layer with ham, turkey, cheese and the rest of the bread.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, dijon mustard, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour mixture over the bread carefully.
- In a small bowl mash together the unsalted butter, flour and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle brown sugar topping over the bread and bake for 35-40 minutes until the custard is set and the croissants are golden brown.
- Top with powdered sugar and jam if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
218mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 639IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.