MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Monte Cristo Casserole with Raspberry Sauce image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

Line a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with half of 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 : Calories 476 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.