Go Back
u9124544528 A close up appetizing photograph of baked French e8c1cdb4 8d9a 47cc a258 a1a7f7d104ce 0

A sweet and savory breakfast bake featuring French bread, ham, melted Swiss cheese, and egg custard. Served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, French
Servings 8
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche, cubed (day-old)
  • 1 lb deli ham, chopped or sliced
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange half the bread cubes in the bottom.
  • Top with ham and 1 cup of Swiss cheese. Add remaining bread and remaining cheese.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, and nutmeg together. Pour over the casserole.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or overnight) to soak.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam.
Keyword french toast casserole, ham and cheese breakfast bake, Make Ahead Breakfast, monte cristo casserole, sweet and savory brunch