Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
Transform your brunch experience with this delightful Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole! This sweet and savory dish layers flaky croissants, ham, Swiss cheese, and raspberry preserves, all soaked in a rich egg mixture. Perfect for gatherings or family breakfasts, this casserole is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to spend more moments with your loved ones. With its unique blend of flavors and comforting texture, it’s sure to impress at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 9
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants
- 16 oz. deli sliced ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- 7 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut each croissant in half and spread raspberry preserves on one side. Layer with ham and Swiss cheese, then top with the other half.
- Cut each sandwich in half and arrange them closely in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and Dijon mustard; pour over the croissants gently pressing down to soak.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until set.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
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