Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
A delightful breakfast casserole featuring buttery croissants, savory smoked ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, perfect for lazy Sunday mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 buttery croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup smoked ham, diced
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the torn croissant pieces in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Spread the diced ham evenly over the croissants.
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese on top.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant, ham, and cheese layers.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve dusted with powdered sugar and maple syrup on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, or use different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg