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I don’t know. I just like to shake things up sometimes by putting two or three things together that I enjoy and hoping that it turns out right. Today? It’s a monte cristo sandwich and a breakfast bake or casserole. Yep. And guess what? It’s pretty damn tasty if I do say so myself. I’ll tell you another thing, after this past week, I deserved a little somethin’ something’ special.

This Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole takes the cake. Like literally. It’s a monte cristo in the form of a better-for-you ‘strata’ or bake. Eggs. Cheese. Ham. Bread. Dijon. And you add a dab of raspberry preserves at the end and it’s done. And not depending fried or battered. Just good. Tasty. Breakfast.

My body needs this. My soul needs this. I’ve been walking 5+ miles a day for over a year. I’ve pushed a family through a divorce. Through a pandemic. Through cancer. Through a life altering car crash. Through a snowmageddon like Texas hasn’t seen before. Through life. Through death. Through it all and in JUST a year. I’m exhausted and I need a casserole. Not just any casserole. This casserole.

So here you have it, folks. THE casserole. The one that has rejuvenated my heart and soul today. Thank you Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole. You did your part. You taste delicious and I think I love you.

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

Yield: 9

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 45 Min

A baked up breakfast that takes a monte cristo sandwich and makes it into a casserole! Serve with a side of raspberry preserves and you've got a healthy alternative to the original fried brunch-wich!

Ingredients

4 Whole Large Eggs
1 1/2 C. Fat Free Half & Half
1 1/2 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
Pinch of Nutmeg
Salt & Pepper to Taste
6 C. Stale Cubed French Bread
9 Oz. Ham
1 1/2 C. Shredded Swiss Cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly coat the inside of an 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish with non-stick spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, 1 1/2 C. half & half, 1 1/2 Tsp. dijon, nutmeg and salt & pepper to taste.
Stir in the 6 C. bread to coat evenly.
Fold in the 9 Oz. ham 1 1/2 C. of the swiss cheese.
Pour the mixture out into the prepared baking dish.
Place in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes or until the edges are browning and the cheese has melted.
Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to enjoy with a side of raspberry preserves!

Recommended Products:

Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

Tiptree Sweet Tip Raspberry Preserve

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer

Nutrition Facts

Calories

240.64

Fat (grams)

9.84 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.65 g

Carbs (grams)

19.76 g

Fiber (grams)

0.67 g

Net carbs

19.09 g

Sugar (grams)

3.91 g

Protein (grams)

18.04 g

Sodium (milligrams)

586.54 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

119.35 mg

Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • Sulphite Free