Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: A Delicious Turkey Bacon Twist
A savory twist on the classic Monte Cristo, featuring turkey bacon and a delicious combination of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the bread in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, pressing down to soak.
- Add cheese and turkey bacon on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Let cool slightly, then serve with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For more flavor, add herbs or spices to the egg mixture.
- Can be made the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Monte Cristo, Breakfast Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Breakfast Recipe