Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that combines turkey bacon, eggs, and toast for a delightful morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the bread in a greased baking dish, then sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers and let it soak for 15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of cheeses.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg