5 from 12 votes
Monte Cristo Casserole
Monte Cristo Casserole layers slices of French bread with ham, turkey breast, and Swiss cheese, soaked in an egg and milk custard seasoned with Dijon mustard and spices. A crumbly butter, flour, and brown sugar topping adds sweetness and texture. The casserole bakes until set and golden, combining savory meats with a custardy base and a caramelized finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
392 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
French-American Fusion
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.
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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
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
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.