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Monte Cristo Casserole with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 loaf (1 lb.) day-old Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
2 T Dijon mustard
1/2 lb. sliced deli ham
1/2 lb. sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 lb. sliced deli turkey

CUSTARD:
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

RASPBERRY SAUCE:
1/3 cup sugar
1 T cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cups fresh raspberries (frozen may be used)

Sour cream for serving
Directions:
Directions:
Line a greased 13x9-inch baking dish with half the bread slices. Spread mustard over bread. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese and turkey, then top with remaining bread.

In a large bowl, whisk together CUSTARD ingredients and pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Next day, remove casserole from refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375º.

In a small bowl, mix together TOPPING ingredients and sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in water, lemon juice and maple syrup until smooth. Add raspberries and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Pour into a small pitcher until ready to serve.

Let casserole stand 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and serve with raspberry sauce, as well as a dollop of sour cream. Also good with just maple syrup, but without the sour cream.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is just delicious! I first had a Monte Cristo sandwich when Dad and I went to the Ventana Inn in Big Sur, California (must have been in the late '70s). They served it with strawberry jelly and sour cream, and it was fabulous!

 

 

 

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