Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A decadent breakfast casserole featuring buttery croissants, smoky ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 buttery croissants
- 1 cup smoky ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a baking dish generously to ensure easy removal and a golden crust.
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them in the buttered baking dish.
- Add the diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese on top of the croissant layer.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and mustard until blended.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring every piece is soaked; let it absorb for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite cheeses or add veggies for extra flavor. Letting the mixture soak longer will yield a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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