Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: Easy Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, this breakfast casserole incorporates turkey bacon and chicken ham for a hearty and flavorful morning dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the bread slices on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread slices.
- Evenly distribute the turkey bacon, chicken ham, and Swiss cheese over the bread.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and pour the rest of the egg mixture over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, serve with maple syrup.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, breakfast casserole, turkey bacon, chicken ham