My husband likes the ham and cheese sandwich known as the Monte Cristo. I based this casserole on the sandwich, and it makes a terrific brunch dish. —Mary Steiner, Parkville, Maryland
Monte Cristo Casserole with Raspberry Sauce
Monte Cristo Casserole with Raspberry Sauce
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 20 slices
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 pound sliced deli ham
- 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
- 1/2 pound sliced deli turkey
- 6 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- RASPBERRY SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
Directions
- Line a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with half the bread. Spread mustard over bread. Layer with ham, cheese, turkey and remaining bread (dish will be full).
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 30-40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water, lemon juice and maple syrup until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Let casserole stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece with about 3 tablespoons sauce: 476 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 906mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.
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