Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: Indulgent Turkey Bacon & Chicken Ham Twist
A delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, this breakfast casserole features turkey bacon and chicken ham for a flavorful start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the bread slices at the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle the cheese, turkey bacon, and chicken ham on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, breakfast, casserole, turkey bacon, chicken ham