Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, this breakfast casserole features layers of fluffy eggs, turkey bacon, and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Layer the bread in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the turkey bacon and cheese over the bread.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or chives.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, Breakfast, Casserole, Turkey Bacon