Monte Cristo Pie

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb loaf good sandwich-type bread, crusts removed
  • 3/4 lb black forest ham, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 lb thinly sliced turkey (or 3 cups cooked cubed turkey)
  • 3/4 lb sliced swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
  • 10 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease a 13 x 9 inch ovenproof casserole dish.
  2. 2
    Place 1/3 of bread slices in the casserole, to make a single layer.
  3. 3
    Top the bread with half the ham, turkey, and sliced cheese.
  4. 4
    Repeat with another layer of bread, ham, turkey, and cheese.
  5. 5
    Use remaining third of the bread for the top crust.
  6. 6
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7
    Pour the mixture over the layers of bread in the casserole, tilting the casserole to make sure the liquid is evenly distributed.
  8. 8
    Brush the top with melted butter and cover the dish with plastic wrap.
  9. 9
    Refrigerate the casserole for 12 hours, or up to 24 hours before baking.
  10. 10
    Preheat the oven to 350°.
  11. 11
    Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole, sprinkle the top with the grated Swiss cheese, and bake the pie for 45-55 minutes, until it is puffed and golden.
  12. 12
    Remove from the oven, allow to stand for 5 minutes, and cut into squares to serve.

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