Best Cranberried Monte Cristo Strata Recipes

Ocean Spray Cranberried Monte Cristo Strata image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 c chopped cooked turkey( 1/4 pound)
1 c chopped cooked ham (1/4 pound)
1 1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
8 large eggs
3 c milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 c powdered sugar
1 baguette (day old is fine)
14 oz can ocean spray@whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

1. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Using serrated knife, cut baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Toast both sides until crisp and golden brown around edges.
2. Mix 1/2 cup cranberry sauce and the mustard in small bowl. Spread over 1 side toasted baguette slices. Arrange half of slices, cranberry side up, in bottom of dish, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese. Top with remaining toast, cranberry, side down.
3. Combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and pepper sauce in large bowl; whisk until well blended and slightly frothy. Pour mixture carefully into baking dish, making sure bread is soaked with liquid. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350º. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until puffed and top is slightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, blend remaining cranberry sauce and the vinegar in small bowl. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over strata, Top each serving with dollop of cranberry mixture.

Cranberried Monte Cristo Strata image

Provided by Ann Marie F

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 cup chopped cooked turkey (1/4 pound)
1 cup chopped cooked ham (1/4 pound)
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 baguette (day old works fine)
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Using serrated knife, cut baguette into 1/2-inch slices. Toast both sides until crisp and golden brown around edges.
Mix 1/2 cup cranberry sauce and the mustard in small bowl. Spread over 1 side toasted baguette slices. Arrange half of slices, cranberry side up, in bottom of dish, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle evenly with turkey, ham and cheese. Top with remaining toast, cranberry side down.
Combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper and pepper sauce in large bowl; whisk until well blended and slightly frothy. Pour egg mixture carefully into baking dish, making sure bread is soaked with liquid. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Uncover baking dish. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until puffed and top is slightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, blend remaining cranberry sauce and the vinegar in small bowl. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over strata. Top each serving with dollop of cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.6, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 362.8, Sodium 1140.6, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 32.9, Protein 39.4