Description
This Monte Cristo Croissant Casserole is a delicious overnight breakfast-baked dish combining flaky croissants, savory ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and a rich egg custard. Topped with a sweet raspberry jam glaze and powdered sugar, it offers a delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Egg Custard
- 7 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups half-and-half
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 8 slices deli smoked ham (1/4-inch thick)
- 8 slices deli smoked turkey (1/4-inch thick)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 day-old croissants, halved horizontally
For Baking & Garnish
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk the egg custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Assemble the casserole: Lightly spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. On the bottom half of each croissant, layer a slice of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, folding if necessary to fit. Cover with the top halves of the croissants. Place the stuffed croissants in the baking dish.
- Pour custard and chill: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring they are evenly soaked. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
- Preheat oven and bake: Set the oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole covered for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden brown and almost set, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prepare the drizzle and garnish: Mix raspberry jam and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Lightly dust the casserole with powdered sugar and drizzle the jam mixture over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants to ensure they soak up the custard well and maintain their structure during baking.
- You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and keep it refrigerated before baking.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh thyme or thyme leaves in the custard mixture.
- Serve with additional syrup or jam on the side if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
