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Monte Cristo French Toast Casserole with Brioche

David
Check it: thick slices of buttery brioche bread soaked in a rich and luscious custard, layered with slices of savory bacon or ham and gooey melted Swiss or cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. What could this delectable creation be? It's none other than the mouthwatering Monte Cristo French Toast Casserole with Brioche!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, French, French-Canadian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 406 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • 2.5 or 3 Quart Casserole Dish
  • Digital Scale optional

Ingredients
 
 

  • 15 Ounce Brioche Loaf about (12) ½" slices - 425g
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon divided - 10.5g
  • 4 Tbsp Salted Butter melted - 56g
  • 5 Large Eggs 250g
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk 244g
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 12g
  • 1 Tsp Maple Extract 5g
  • ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract 2g
  • 6 Strips Cooked Bacon or 4-6 Slices Deli Ham roughly chopped - 60g
  • 1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese or Swiss Cheese shredded - 112g

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F / 191°C.
  • Cut each slice of brioche into roughly 1" chunks, and place in a large bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of cinnamon, and toss with a large spoon. Add melted butter, and toss again. Arrange the bread pieces on a large baking sheet (some overlap is okay), and bake for 5 minutes. Flip the pieces, and bake for 3 additional minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, remaining 1 Tsp of cinnamon, and extracts together until well combined.
  • Add half of the bread chunks to the bottom of a 2.5 or 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the bread, and then evenly spread the bacon over the cheese. One by one, briefly dip each remaining piece of bread into the egg mixture and place over the top of the casserole in a shingle formation. Be sure the entire top is covered.
  • Give the remaining egg mixture a quick whisk and slowly pour evenly over the top of the casserole. Place on the center rack of the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes. To know the casserole is done: it will be browned and lightly crispy on top, and it should puff up evenly. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top before serving or serve jam alongside.

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Notes

Please Note: Nutrition Facts are estimates only. These figures are calculated via a third-party application using a generic likeness of each ingredient. Nutritional content will vary based on actual brands and weights used for each ingredient and portion size. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 975IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bacon, Brioche, Casserole, Cheesecake, French Toast
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