FRENCH TOAST CROQUE MADAME CASSEROLE
No need to choose between sweet or savory for breakfast. This easy bake is a blend of French toast and that hearty, egg-topped grilled ham sandwich, the croque madame.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, vanilla, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Lay 7 slices of bread in a single layer on a cutting board. Sprinkle 2 heaping tablespoons Gruyere on top of each slice. Top each with 2 slices of ham, folding the ham as needed to fit. Place the remaining 7 slices bread on top to form 7 sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Dip both sides of each sandwich half into the custard mixture and transfer to the prepared baking pan, arranging in 2 long shingled rows. Pour any remaining custard over the sandwiches and sprinkle the remaining Gruyere on top.
- Spray a large piece of foil with nonstick spray. Place the foil sprayed-side down on top of the baking pan, crimping the sides of the foil around the pan to seal. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 10 minutes more. Switch the oven to broil and broil until the top is light golden brown, another 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Crack 3 eggs into the pan (it's okay if they run together) and lightly sprinkle with salt. Cook until the whites start to set, 1 to 2 minutes, then cover and continue cooking until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining 3 eggs.
- Divide the casserole among 6 plates, dust with confectioners' sugar, top with the maple syrup or jam if using and finish with a fried egg on top.
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Abdulrahman Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used bacon instead. It was still delicious!
Saif Abbaxi
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Nadeem Unar
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover bread. It was easy to make and it was a big hit with my family.
Mis Naima
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of French toast, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so good!
Mark Jones
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
addie p
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and it was a big hit.
Valerie Patricia
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover bread and ham. It was easy to make and it was delicious.
Kenneth Junior
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, so I used bacon instead. It was still delicious!
Shevahn Nielsen
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Ayomilomo Okelomo
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my regular French toast recipe.
Raza Hussain
[email protected]I made this casserole for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Erica Erica
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up leftover bread. It was easy to make and it was a big hit with my family.
sean muilenburg
[email protected]This casserole was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less cheese next time.
William Melo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of French toast, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so good! The bread was soft and fluffy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was salty and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Juanique Gouws
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The casserole was easy to make and it was a big hit.
md Sabbir Ahmmad
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The bread was soft and fluffy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the ham was salty and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Sala Sala
[email protected]I made this for breakfast this morning and it was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the casserole was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Chris Riggin
[email protected]This French toast casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The bread was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.