Easy Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A delicious casserole that combines savory ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and crisp French bread for a delightful breakfast that's perfect for entertaining.
Ingrédients
Egg Mixture
- 4 large large eggs
- 360 ml fat-free half & half Can be substituted with almond or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
- 7.5 ml Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 180 g stale French bread, cubed Can be replaced with gluten-free bread
- 255 g ham, diced Can substitute with turkey or chicken
- 180 g Swiss cheese, shredded Feel free to substitute with gouda or cheddar
- 1 Non-stick cooking spray For greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by ensuring your French bread is stale. If it’s fresh, lightly toast it to dry it out.
- Dice your ham into small pieces and shred the Swiss cheese.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Coat a 20x20 cm or 23x23 cm baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, fat-free half & half, Dijon mustard, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cubed stale French bread to the egg mixture, ensuring each piece is coated. Allow this to soak for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully fold in the diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, consider serving with raspberry preserves or fruit compote. This dish can be made ahead the night before.