Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Easy Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and easy-to-make Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole that features a turkey bacon twist, perfect for brunch or breakfast gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and then chop.
- Layer the bread slices in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole eggs instead of egg whites.
- You can substitute regular bacon or ham if preferred.
- Let it sit for a few minutes after baking before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg