Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delightful twist on the classic Monte Cristo with this simple breakfast casserole recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place half of it in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese and turkey bacon over the bread cubes.
- Add the remaining bread cubes, then the rest of the cheese and turkey bacon on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and let it soak for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and firm.
- Let it cool slightly before serving with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, add powdered sugar to the top before serving.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for an extra twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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