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Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

This Monte Cristo breakfast casserole features deconstructed elements of the classic breakfast sandwich baked to perfection in the oven. Chopped chunks of ham and melted Swiss cheese get baked together with a rich bread filling and topped with raspberry preserves. An absolutely delicious, easy, all in one breakfast or brunch bake!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 918kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half & half or fuller fat milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • pinch nutmeg
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 6 cups slightly stale, cubed French bread
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • powdered sugar optional, for garnish
  • warmed raspberry preserves optional, for garnish
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Instructions

  • Add the eggs, half and half, mustard, nutmeg, and salt & pepper to a large bowl. Whisk together until the mixture's completely smooth.
    4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups half & half, 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, pinch nutmeg, salt & pepper
  • Add the bread, stirring until all of the bread is well coated with egg.
    6 cups slightly stale, cubed French bread
  • Stir in the ham and half of the cheese until evenly incorporated.
    2 cups diced ham, 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • Lightly spray an 8x8" baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture out into the pan, evenly spreading it out. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out over the dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the casserole rest 2 minutes before slicing and plating. If using, sprinkle each slice lightly with sifted powdered sugar. Drizzle with the warm raspberry preserves, and serve immediately.
    powdered sugar, warmed raspberry preserves

Notes

  • This is perfect for using up leftover ham from Christmas or Easter dinner.
  • Don't substitute lower fat dairy for half and half or whole milk. You want maximum fat for the best richness.
  • Not a fan of raspberry preserves? Use strawberry instead or just skip them.

Nutrition

Calories: 918kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 2068mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 10mg