Best 7 Monte Cristo Egg Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch extravaganza with the Monte Cristo Egg Bake, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends French toast, ham, and cheese into a savory and satisfying casserole. This epicurean delight is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring fluffy bread soaked in a delectable egg custard, layered with savory ham and melty cheese, then baked to golden perfection. The Monte Cristo Egg Bake is an ideal dish for special occasions, lazy weekends, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet experience. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the intricacies of this delectable dish and unveil the secrets behind its irresistible charm.

The Monte Cristo Egg Bake is a versatile and customizable dish that allows for creative expression in the kitchen. Our collection of recipes caters to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic Monte Cristo Egg Bake, featuring traditional ham and Swiss cheese, to the Veggie-Packed Monte Cristo Egg Bake, brimming with roasted red peppers, spinach, and feta cheese, there's an option for every palate. For those seeking a lighter version, the Air Fryer Monte Cristo Egg Bake offers a crispy and guilt-free indulgence. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Monte Cristo French Toast Casserole combines the best of both worlds, with a sweet and tangy raspberry sauce that complements the savory ingredients perfectly.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MONTE CRISTO DELIGHTS



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Bake layers of ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry spread as the filling of a warm sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
5 oz reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free ham or turkey ham, very thinly sliced
6 oz deli-style lean or fat-free turkey, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry spreadable fruit
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick® mix, milk and egg until blended.
  • Spread half of the dough in bottom of baking dish. Top with half each of the cheese, ham and turkey. Spread spreadable fruit over turkey to within 1/2 inch sides of dish. Top with remaining ham, turkey and cheese. Spread remaining dough over cheese to sides of dish.
  • Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

MONTE CRISTO BAKE



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Discover this delectable Monte Cristo Bake. This awesome Monte Cristo Bake casserole tastes like a cross between a Monte Cristo sandwich and a grilled cheese sandwich.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
6 cups French bread cubes (1/2 inch)
1 pkg. (7.5 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Slow Cooked Ham, chopped
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add bread; stir to evenly coat with egg mixture. Gently stir in ham and half the cheese.
  • Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE



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My husband likes the ham and cheese sandwich known as the Monte Cristo. I based this casserole on the sandwich, and it makes a terrific brunch dish. -Mary Steiner, Parkville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 20 slices
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 pound sliced deli ham
1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
RASPBERRY SAUCE:
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MONTE CRISTO BAKE



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This is like Monte Cristo Sandwiches, but is much easier! (It is essentially a strata!) Make sure that you eat these "sandwiches" with a fork (at the least) and enjoy! Note: Cooking time does not include time in the fridge.

Provided by Dwynnie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices white bread
3/4 lb cooked turkey, diced
3/4 lb cooked ham, diced
3 cups swiss cheese, shredded
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
8 tablespoons raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Trim 4 pieces of bread and put in the bottom of a 9 x 9 glass casserole.
  • Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the bread.
  • Layer the turkey and ham evenly over the cheese.
  • Evenly sprinkle the remaining cheese over the meat.
  • Cover with the remaining pieces of bread.
  • Beat together the eggs, milk, mustard, and onion powder, then pour over the bread.
  • Press lightly on the bread with a fork, pushing down into the egg mixture.
  • Cover and chill for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 60 minutes or until the top and sides are golden.
  • Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, sprinkled with the powdered sugar.
  • Serve with raspberry preserves on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 443.4, Sodium 797.4, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 26.9, Protein 83.1

THE BIG EGG MONTE CRISTO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch salt
1/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 pieces thick-cut brioche bread
Panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs
Butter, for frying
4 ounces Black Forest ham, thinly sliced
3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
2 eggs
Pure maple syrup
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • For the French toast batter: Whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, cardamom, salt, cream and vanilla in a bowl until blended.
  • Dip the bread in the batter and cover all sides. Put the breadcrumbs on a plate and coat the dipped bread in the breadcrumbs.
  • Add butter to a pan on medium-high heat to melt and place coated bread in the pan.
  • Once it is golden brown, add more butter and flip the bread over. Remove the French toast from the pan once golden brown.
  • Pour the maple syrup on each piece of toast. Crumble Gorgonzola cheese on one piece of French toast per sandwich. Grill off the Black Forest ham and place on top of the cheese.
  • Cook an egg (any style) and place on top of the ham.
  • Put the other piece of French toast on top of the ham and dust with powdered sugar.

OVERNIGHT MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE



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Always looking for that "one new dish" to add to the Christmas Brunch repertoire, but really, it's good any old time. This may be just a little rich for every day, but whenever you absolutely need to make a party out of breakfast, this'll do it! A basic strata dressed up a little .... easy on the cook, and most of the prep can be farmed out to the kids the night before. Prep time does not include time spent in the refrigerator.

Provided by Cinnamom in Illinois

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices firm sandwich bread
6 slices deli ham
6 slices alpine lace swiss cheese (Baby Swiss Cheese is a good substitute)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/8 cup grated onion
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/8 cup packed brown sugar
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x12 casserole dish and set aside.
  • Mix Dijon mustard, softened butter, and grated onion to blend.
  • Spread mixture thinly on each slice of bread, and place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese within the crusts of two prepared slices to make a sandwich.
  • Cut each sandwich into fourths, and then cut each fourth into triangular halves.
  • Place the little triangles marching in rows lengthwise in the prepared casserole, with points up.
  • In a separate mixing or batter bowl, beat the eggs just until lemony-looking; add milk and brown sugar, and whisk firmly until no lumps from the brown sugar show.
  • Pour egg mix over the prepared sandwiches and cover the casserole with plastic wrap, sealing firmly, and place in refrigerator overnight, or for at least two hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • While oven in preheating, remove casserole from refrigerator, take off plastic wrap and let rest on the counter to lose the "fridge chill".
  • You may want to place the casserole on a rimmed cookie sheet to prevent spills during baking.
  • Just before placing in oven, sprinkle lightly with paprika, more for effect than taste, really.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set and the sandwich points are a nice golden brown.
  • Let rest for ten minutes and then cut into individual serving portions.

MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE



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One of my sons could not get past the Monte Cristo sandwich at the Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland. I made this casserole for him and he loved it. I hope you do to.

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup nonfat milk
6 eggs or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
2 (12 1/2 ounce) packages frozen French toast, slices,thawed
8 ounces deli ham, diced
8 ounces deli turkey, diced
4 ounces swiss cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, snipped
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup strawberry ice cream topping

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.

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread for a crispier Monte Cristo egg bake. Fresh bread will absorb too much of the egg mixture and become soggy.
  • If you don't have any Swiss cheese, you can use another type of mild-flavored cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the ham and bacon.
  • This egg bake can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Just bake it in the morning before serving.
  • Serve this egg bake with your favorite sides, such as fruit, yogurt, or hash browns.

Conclusion:

The Monte Cristo egg bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a crowd, and it can be made ahead of time. With its combination of savory and sweet flavors, the Monte Cristo egg bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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