Decadent Layered Breakfast Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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French bread (1 loaf, 16 ounces, cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
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Turkey (1/2 pound, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, approximately 1 1/2 cups)
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Ham (1/2 pound, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, approximately 1 1/2 cups)
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Swiss cheese (1 cup, shredded)
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Mild cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
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Large eggs (12)
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Whole milk (2 cups)
→ Toppings
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Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
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Raspberry preserves (for serving)
# Instructions:
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Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Add about half of the bread cubes to the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with half the turkey (about 3/4 cup), half the ham (about 3/4 cup), 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined.
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Pour the egg mixture over the bread, meat, and cheese layers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the casserole doesn't jiggle when moved.
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Let the casserole cool slightly. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm with raspberry preserves.
# Notes:
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Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning
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Refrigerating helps bread absorb egg mixture
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Serves well for breakfast or brunch