Monte Cristo Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Brunch
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Cuisine
French-American Fusion
Monte Cristo Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by arranging bread slices in a baking dish and layering them with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese. The custard is made by whisking eggs with whole milk, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, and coarsely ground black pepper, then pouring it evenly over the layered bread and meats to soak through.
The topping combines softened unsalted butter, flour, and packed brown sugar mashed together to form a crumbly mixture sprinkled over the top. Baking at 350°F until the custard is set and the top is golden produces a dish with a tender, moist interior contrasted by a sweet, slightly crisp topping.
Optionally, dusting with powdered sugar and serving with jam complements the rich flavors and highlights the dish’s inspiration from the classic Monte Cristo sandwich. This rich casserole suits breakfast or brunch occasions where a savory-sweet contrast is desired.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce French bread sliced, loaf
- 6 lices ham
- 12 lices turkey breast
- 8 ounces swiss cheese , sliced
- 8 large egg
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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