Description
Turn your favorite sweet-and-savory sandwich into an irresistible brunch dish with this Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole. It layers buttery brioche, salty ham, tender turkey, melty Swiss cheese, and a rich egg custard into one beautiful bake. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, it captures everything you love about the classic Monte Cristo—without the frying. Perfect for a quick breakfast, holiday brunch, or make-ahead meal idea, this easy recipe fits right into your best breakfast ideas, easy dinner solutions, and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
12 slices brioche bread, cut into cubes
6 ounces deli ham, sliced
6 ounces deli turkey, sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for topping
1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: maple syrup for serving
Instructions
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Spread half the brioche cubes into the dish to form the bottom layer.
3. Layer the ham evenly, then turkey, followed by Swiss cheese.
4. Dot spoonfuls of cream cheese throughout the layer.
5. Add the remaining bread cubes on top and press gently.
6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
7. Pour the custard evenly over the entire dish.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from fridge.
10. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
12. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
Use slightly stale brioche for better texture and custard absorption.
Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking for even cooking.
For a golden, cheesy top, sprinkle a bit of shredded Swiss or Gruyère before the final bake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg