Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole – Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes
If you want the perfect balance of sweet and savory, look no further than this Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe. Monte Cristo is a fancy name for a ham and cheese sandwich that is dipped in an egg mixture and fried – similar to French toast. It’s then served with jam and powdered sugar. YUM. But instead of making a bunch of individual sandwiches, we’ve turned this classic dish into an easy breakfast casserole recipe. It saves you a tremendous amount of effort without sacrificing any flavor. That’s a win in our book!
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We love overnight and make ahead breakfast casserole recipes for the holidays. They’re a great way to save time while still feeding your friends and family an impressive dish. Some of our other favorites include this Breakfast Lasagna, Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole, and this Make Ahead Frittata.
Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe Tips:
+ One of the best parts of this recipe is that it can be made overnight. Just cover it with foil and keep it in the refrigerator until it’s ready to bake.
+ If you’re not into the sweet factor, you could skip the jam and powdered sugar and just serve this as a savory breakfast casserole. Or leave the jam and powdered sugar on the side and let guests help themselves to a spoonful!
Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole – Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Ingredients
- 10 slices sandwich bread
- 5 slices Swiss cheese
- 10 slices ham
- 2 cups milk
- 6 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- powdered sugar, to serve
- strawberry jam, to serve
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a slice of cheese and 2 slices of ham on a piece of bread and another slice of bread on top. Cut the sandwiches into quarters or halves and place cut side down in the baking dish.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the sandwiches in the baking dish.
- Let chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the egg mixture is set and the sandwiches are golden.
- Serve hot topped with powdered sugar and with jam to dip or dollop!
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