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baked ham & cheese monte cristo casserole

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Private Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
Louisville, KY

This recipe is a strata, similar to my Christmas breakfast casserole. But, the addition of broccoli and French fried onions, makes it a dinner main dish.

yield 6 to 8 servings
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For baked ham & cheese monte cristo casserole

  • cooking spray for greasing baking dish
  • 6
    slices bread, divided
  • 2 c
    (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (could also use shredded swiss)
  • 1 1/2 c
    french fried onions, divided
  • 1 pkg
    (10 oz) frozen broccoli spears, thawed, drained and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 c
    (10 oz) cubed cooked ham (save time with already cubed ham)
  • 5 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    2% milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    coarsely ground black pepper

How To Make baked ham & cheese monte cristo casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 12 x 8 baking dish, with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Cut 3 bread slices, into cubes; place in prepared baking dish. Top bread with 1 cup cheese, 2/3 cup French fried onions, broccoli and ham.
  • 3
    Cut remaining bread slices diagonally into halves. Arrange bread halves down center of casserole, overlapping slightly, crusted points all in one direction.
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and seasonings; pour evenly over casserole.
  • 5
    Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until center is set. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2/3 cup onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes, before serving.
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