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 1/2 cups egg substitute
• 2 (12 1/2 ounce) packages frozen French toast, slices,thawed
• 8 ounces deli ham, diced
• 8 ounces deli turkey, diced
• 4 ounces swiss cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, snipped
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 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

[WJKing]

Great stuff! My kids all loved it (11, 10, 6 & 3 yrs.), as did my husband. Quick & easy, results were delicious! Thanks for posting!

[Debbie McCormick]

Oh my gosh, what a great casserole. My husband and I are both Disney fanatics and love the Monte Cristo at the Blue Bayou. This is the closest I have ever found to the real thing! Thanks for sharing this recipe. This will definitely be used in our house!

[Krista Smith]

I just adore this recipe and make it every chance I get!! I don't add the strawberries, jelly or powdered sugar just because I'm lazy and I like it just fine that way. I use french toast sticks and accidentally got 1 regular pkg and one cinnamon and didn't realize it till I started cutting up the cinnamon ones. I threw them in and it actually added a nice flavor. I wouldn't do half and half but I will definitely add some cinnamon pieces again next time. Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!