Description
A delicious Monte Cristo Casserole made with croissants, ham, and Swiss cheese, perfect for brunch or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- cooking spray
- 6 large (~300 g) croissants
- 8 oz (225 g) diced ham
- 8 oz (225 g) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp (3 g) table salt
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (8 g) powdered sugar
- raspberry jam for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the croissants into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and arrange them evenly in the prepared dish. Scatter the diced ham over the top, then sprinkle with half of the Swiss cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Pour the custard evenly over the croissants, pressing lightly so the bread begins to absorb the mixture. Top with the remaining Swiss cheese.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the casserole is golden brown and the center is set. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the custard to firm up.
- Lightly dust with powdered sugar just before serving and serve with raspberry jam.
Notes
- Ensure the casserole is completely set in the center before removing from the oven.
- Can substitute ham with turkey or chicken for a different flavor.
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg