Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Monte Cristo Casserole, a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, perfect for holiday brunch or any special breakfast gathering. This savory dish features layers of soft brioche bread, tender cubed chicken, and sliced turkey, all enveloped in gooey Swiss and cheddar cheeses. Topped with a creamy egg mixture and baked to golden perfection, this casserole is not just easy to prepare but also offers a make-ahead option for stress-free mornings. Serve it with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or alongside sweet raspberry preserves for an added touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound brioche bread (cut into ¼-inch cubes; French bread may be substituted, divided)
- ½ pound sliced deli turkey (cut into ½-inch squares; divided)
- ½ pound cubed chicken (cooked; deli chicken or use leftover holiday chicken, divided)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mild or medium cheddar recommended; divided)
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (2% milk may be substituted; cashewmilk recommended as a plant-based option)
- Confectioners' sugar (optional for dusting)
- Raspberry preserves or jam (optional for dipping or serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer half of the cubed brioche in the dish, followed by half each of the turkey, chicken, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined; pour evenly over layered ingredients.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to rest before serving with optional confectioners' sugar or raspberry jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg