Monte Cristo Easter Brunch Casserole Recipe 45 Recipes

MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with half of the bread. Spread mustard over bread. Layer with ham, cheese, turkey and remaining bread (dish will be full)., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water, lemon juice and maple syrup until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly., Let casserole stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sauce.

MONTE CRISTO EASTER BRUNCH CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Place eggs, heavy cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon and vanilla into a large bowl and whip with mixer on high until well blended. Next place bread in casserole dish, overlapping slices slightly and pour half of the egg mixture over the bread. Layer sliced turkey over the bread, then the swiss cheese and top with sliced ham. Add another layer of French bread slices and pour the remaining egg mixture on top. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-12 minutes until top is golden and crispy. While your casserole is cooking, begin preparing a wonderful, warm strawberry compote to spoon over the top of individual servings TOPPING DIRECTIONS: Mix strawberry jam, butter, apple sauce, and vanilla into a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until the jam breaks down and the mixture thins. After mixture has thinned, add in sliced strawberries and continue cooking until mixture begins to simmer. Take off of direct heat, but keep it warm until ready to eat. Makes 10-16 servings Can be scaled down by half

MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375^F.
• Pour milk in a microwaveable container and heat until hot.
• Whisk eggs in small bowl and add hot milk to eggs, blend.
• Cut French toast into 3/4 inch cubes; place in a large bowl.
• Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, toss gently, set aside.
• Combine ham, turkey, cheese and parsley in a bowl.
• Spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Layer half the french toast cubes with half the meat mixture in bottom of pan.
• Repeat.
• Let stand for at least 10 minutes (It can be held overnight.) Set at room temperature for a few minutes before baking-or bake a little longer if it's cold.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in center.
• Cool 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Slice strawberries.
• Combine strawberries with strawberry ice cream topping in a small bowl.
• Cut casserole into squares.
• Serve topped with strawberry mixture.

MONTE CRISTO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Using a pastry brush, butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• 2. Spread mustard on one side of the bread slices and arrange half the slices of bread in the bottom (mustard side up).
• 3. Layer Ham, Cheese and Turkey (in that order) over bread slices
• 4. Place the remaining bread slices (mustard side down) on top of the turkey layer.
• 5. Lightly brush remaining butter on top of bread slices.
• 6. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, half-n-half and vanilla. Pour egg mixture over buttered bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• 7. The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 8. Uncover pan and flip each sandwich. Let casserole sit out while oven preheats.
• 9. Bake casserole in preheated oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
• 10. While casserole is baking: combine jelly and water in a small saucepan; heat until melted. Add half-n-half and heat gently until thickened.
• 11. Serve sauce over plated casserole.