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Monte Cristo Casserole

Monte Cristo Casserole: Your Perfect Make-Ahead Brunch Delight

Monte Cristo Casserole is a make-ahead breakfast that combines sweet and savory flavors of the classic sandwich.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 cups Bread Cubes Day-old rustic sourdough or Pugliese works well.
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Whole grain mustard can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
For the Meats
  • 8 ounces Cooked Ham Thinly sliced deli ham.
  • 8 ounces Roast Turkey Breast Deli-sliced turkey.
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Gruyère Cheese Can substitute with Swiss or mozzarella.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can replace with olive oil.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves Can swap for strawberry or apricot.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F. Toast bread cubes for 20-30 minutes until slightly dry.
  2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and whole milk until smooth.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer bread cubes, Gruyère cheese, ham, turkey, and custard mixture in a baking dish.
  4. Cover the casserole tightly with oiled foil and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat to 350°F, bake covered for 50 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry preserves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stale bread for better absorption. Chill overnight for best flavor melding.

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