Alright, brunch lovers, listen up! If you’ve ever wished you could turn a Monte Cristo sandwich into something you can serve to a crowd, this Monte Cristo Brunch Casserole is the answer. It’s got all the good stuff—ham, turkey, cheese, and that sweet French toast vibe—just layered up and baked into one cozy dish.
One of the best parts about this dish…you can whip this up the night before and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning just toss it in the oven and chill, or drink a Mimosa or Bloody Mary, while it cooks.
Top it off with some delicious raspberry syrup, or powdered sugar and maple syrup if that’s your thing, and you’ve got yourself a brunch masterpiece. Perfect for lazy weekends or when you’ve got friends over and want to look like a total brunch hero without breaking a sweat. Dig in and enjoy!
PrintMonte Cristo Brunch Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced*
- 1/3 C. dijon mustard
- 1/2 lb. sliced deli ham
- 1/2 lb. sliced deli turkey
- 1/2 lb. sliced swiss cheese
- 10 eggs
- 2 C. half & half
- 1 C. milk
- 2. Tbls. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
For the Raspberry Sauce
- 1/3 C. sugar
- 1/4 C. cold water
- 1/4 C. lemon juice
- 1/4 C. maple syrup
- 1 Tbls. cornstarch
- 2 C. raspberries (I used frozen)
Instructions
Make the casserole: Slice bread into thick slices and brush both sides of bread with dijon mustard. Lay half the bread slices on bottom of non stick baking dish. Top each slice of bread with some ham, turkey and Swiss cheese. Add remaining bread on top. You’re basically making sandwiches in the baking dish. In bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, milk, sugar and vanilla. Pour over bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Make the Raspberry Sauce: Combine sugar, water, lemon juice, maple syrup and cornstarch in sauce pan. Add raspberries, cook over medium heat until raspberries break down and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Cook the casserole: Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole, uncovered, for about 45-55 minutes. Eggs will get a bit puffed and set up.
To serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with some raspberry sauce. Alternatively, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle maple syrup on top. Or a little of both… it’s all good!