Name: Mama's Monte Cristo Casserole
Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat milk; 6 eggs; 2 (12.5 - ounces) packages frozen French toast, slices,thawed; 8 ounce deli ham, diced; 8 ounce deli turkey, diced; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional); powdered sugar for topping; 4 ounce Swiss cheese, grated

Mama's Monte Cristo Casserole

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If you love getting Monte Cristo Sandwiches at your favorite diner, then you are going to love this hearty bake inspired by the cheesy sandwich. Mama's Monte Cristo Casserole has everything that the sandwich has, but is baked in a casserole dish so everything comes together nicely in one ultimate casserole recipe. With slices of ham, turkey and loads of Swiss cheese, it's going to become a new family favorite. Enjoy!

Cooking MethodOven, Casserole

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat milk
6 eggs
2 (12.5 - ounces) packages frozen French toast, slices,thawed
8 ounces deli ham, diced
8 ounces deli turkey, diced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
powdered sugar for topping
4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 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.

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kcsmama

Aug 13, 2014

This looks yummy!!! Could this be done in a crock pot? If so, how long would it need to be cooked for? Thanks!!

RecipeLion Editor

Aug 21, 2014

We haven't made this recipe is a slow cooker, but if you would like to try it, this guide from AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com will be helpful: http://www.allfreeslowcookerrecipes.com/Cooking-Tips/Tips-for-Converting-Slow-Cooker-Recipes. Let us know how it turns out!

horseygirl13

Apr 18, 2013

sounds great-can't wait to try it