Monte Cristo Casserole

Normaone's Note:

One of my sons could not get past the Monte Cristo sandwich at the Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland. I made this casserole for him and he loved it. I hope you do to.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 6 eggs or 1 ½ cups egg substitute
• 2 (12 ½ ounce) packages frozen French toast , slices,thawed
• 8 ounces deli ham , diced
• 8 ounces deli turkey , diced
• 4 ounces swiss cheese , grated
• ¼ cup fresh parsley , snipped
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 cups fresh strawberries , sliced
• ½ cup strawberry ice cream topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375^F.
2. Pour milk in a microwaveable container and heat until hot.
3. Whisk eggs in small bowl and add hot milk to eggs, blend.
4. Cut French toast into 3/4 inch cubes; place in a large bowl.
5. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, toss gently, set aside.
6. Combine ham, turkey, cheese and parsley in a bowl.
7. Spray a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
8. Layer half the french toast cubes with half the meat mixture in bottom of pan.
9. Repeat.
10. 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.
11. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in center.
12. Cool 10 minutes.
13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
14. Slice strawberries.
15. Combine strawberries with strawberry ice cream topping in a small bowl.
16. Cut casserole into squares.
17. Serve topped with strawberry mixture.

Reviews

[*kara*intn]

I made this exactly by the recipe and it turned out great. Two of my guests asked for the recipe. My husband thought it needed more cheese. I thought it was pretty good, but wasn't blown away.

[Chef #962353]

Great recipe. .Made for Christmas breakfast. .A hit with everyone. Thank you!