Plate of monte cristo casserole with ham and cheese topped with powdered sugar.

Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

I took the classic deli sandwich and turned it into a brunch bake so you can feed the whole family at once. I love using croissants to make it feel extra special, layering them with shaved Virginia ham, Swiss cheese, and a surprise spread of raspberry jam inside. It’s the ultimate sweet and savory holiday breakfast that you can prep completely in advance.

Mornings can be a lot, and pulling together a big hot breakfast on top of everything else is sometimes just not in the cards. That is exactly why breakfast casseroles have always been such a hit in our house!

There is something so wonderful about doing a little bit of prep the night before and then just popping everything in the oven when you wake up. You get a hearty, delicious meal with barely any morning effort, and that is a win in my book.

We love them for holiday brunches, lazy weekend mornings, and honestly, they make the absolute best breakfast for dinner option too. From my husband’s all-time favorite sausage and hashbrown bake to a sweet and savory Monte Cristo casserole and even a vintage hot ham sandwich bake I discovered in an old 1980s community cookbook, there is truly something here for everyone.

Whether you are feeding a crowd on Christmas morning or just want something special on a Tuesday night, grab your 9×13 pan and let’s get baking!

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