Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and indulgent Monte Cristo breakfast casserole featuring turkey bacon, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 dozen eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the bread, crumbled bacon, and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
Notes
- Try adding different cheeses for variety.
- For a sweeter version, add some powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg