Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole That Everyone Will Love!

swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey bacon lowers calories and fat, while bologna is more affordable.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Lay several pieces of sourdough bread down to cover the bottom of the baking dish, making about six sandwiches.

Spread red raspberry jam on each slice of bread.

Layer thinly shaved ham on top of the jam, using about 16 oz total, adding three to four slices per sandwich.

Add one slice of swiss cheese on top of the ham for each sandwich.

Top each sandwich with another slice of bread spread with honey mustard.

Cut the sandwiches into triangles and arrange them in a greased 9x13 baking dish, tucking them in tightly.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 8 eggs until combined.

Add 1 3/4 cups of milk to the eggs and whisk again.

Season the egg mixture with about a teaspoon of kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered sandwiches in the baking dish.

Press down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the egg mixture.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Serve with maple syrup on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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