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A slice of monte cristo casserole on a plate topped with berry syrup
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Monte Cristo Casserole

This baked Monte Cristo Casserole is the perfect breakfast for the Monte Cristo lover. Sweet, savory, and cheesy deliciousness in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: French Toast, Monte Cristo
Servings: 8
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 8 Tablespoon whipped cream cheese
  • ½ pound deli black forest ham
  • ½ pound deli turkey
  • ½ pound Swiss cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • berry syrup we used Smucker's Boysenberry syrup
  • powdered sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Cut bread into 1-inch slices. You should have 16 slices total.
    sliced bread on a cutting board
  • Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place 8 slices of French bread in the baking dish (try not to over-crowd and squish too much). Spread cream cheese over each slice.
    slices of French bread with cream cheese spread on them
  • Add a few slices of ham and turkey to each piece of bread.
    slices of French bread with cream cheese spread on them and topped with ham and turkey slices
  • Add a slice of Swiss cheese to each piece of bread.
    slices of French bread with cream cheese spread on them and topped with ham and turkey slices and swiss cheese
  • Top with remaining slices of French bread (making "sandwiches").
    slices of French bread with cream cheese spread on them and topped with ham and turkey slices and swiss cheese and another slice of bread
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
    eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon mixed in a glass bowl
  • Pour over bread and let sit for five minutes.
    French toast covered with egg mixture in a baking dish
  • Turn each sandwich over and cover the pan with saran wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or even overnight).
    French toast covered with egg mixture in a baking dish
  • Drizzle melted butter over the top and bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
    Baked Monte Cristo Casserole in a baking dish
  • Remove from oven and sift powdered sugar over the top.
    Baked Monte Cristo Casserole in a baking dish topped with powdered sugar
  • Serve immediately with berry syrup.
    A slice of monte cristo casserole on a plate topped with berry syrup

Notes

  • Use jam or preserves instead of syrup if desired. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 
  • Leftovers are best heated in the oven or microwave.
  • Make sure to flip each sandwich before chilling, otherwise they will turn out soggy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 776IU | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 3mg