Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole

Step 1

Spread a layer of raspberry preserves on half of the bread slices (about a teaspoon). Then top with ham and swiss cheese. On the other bread slices, spread each one with a dollop of honey mustard (be genergous, this is brings the flavor!) . Place the bread slices with the honey mustard on top of the other slices to make a ham sandwich. Cut each sandwich diagonally from each corner to make triangles.

Step 2

Place the triangle pieces in the prepared pan with the pointy ends up.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, salt, and pepper, and then pour over all the triangle pieces. Sprinkle the smoked Gouda cheese over the entire dish. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (can chill overnight).

Step 4

When you are ready to bake the dish, preheat the oven to 350, remove the cover, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set (no longer runny).

Step 5

Cool for 5-10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve with a dollop of raspberry preserves.