Monte Cristo Casserole Recipe Video
Ingredients
| French bread loaf | 1 Large, sliced (1/2-inch thick) | |
| Dijon mustard | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Swiss cheese | 6 Ounce, thinly sliced (Emmental cheese) | |
| Ham | 1 Pound, thinly sliced (Virginia Ham or Deli ham) | |
| Provolone cheese | 6 Ounce, thinly sliced | |
| Eggs | 4 Medium | |
| Milk | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Panko/Breadcrumbs | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Fresh parsley | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Olive oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Bacon | 4 Tablespoon, cooked and crumbled (6-8 slices) | |
| Mozzarella cheese | 4 Ounce, grated | |
| Green onion | 2 Medium, finely chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 952 Calories from Fat 382
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43 g65.6%
Saturated Fat 18.5 g92.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 249.3 mg83.1%
Sodium 1149.9 mg47.9%
Total Carbohydrates 90 g29.8%
Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.8%
Sugars 6.3 g
Protein 59 g117.3%
Vitamin A 28.3% Vitamin C 14.1%
Calcium 70.5% Iron 36.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1.At the bottom of a large (2-quart) rectangular casserole dish, layer 1/2 of the bread.
2.Spread mustard on the bread.
3.Layer with Provolone cheese, ham and Swiss cheese.
4.Now layer the rest of the bread slices on top.
5.Beat the egg and milk together.
6.Pour the mixture over the bread.
7.Chill for anywhere between 1 to 12 hours.
FINALIZING
8. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
9.Mix together the bread crumbs, parsley and olive oil before baking .
10.Sprinkle this over the casserole top.
11.Bake for about 40 minutes in the oven
12.Remove and top with mozzarella and bacon and green onions.
13.Put it back in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, just long enough for cheese to melt.
SERVING
14.Serve with strawberry jam or maple syrup. Can be served plain too.
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