Monte Cristo Casserole: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A comforting and indulgent casserole with layers of savory turkey bacon and a delightful twist on the classic Monte Cristo sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the bread slices on the bottom.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble over the bread.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and bacon.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, then layer the remaining bread slices.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, casserole, turkey bacon, breakfast, comfort food