Name: Monte Cristo Breakfast Bowl (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Large Eggs; 2 tbsp Milk; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/8 tsp Black Pepper; 4 oz Deli Ham-sliced; 2 oz Swiss Cheese-shredded; 2 cups Brioche Bread-cubed; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar

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A hearty and satisfying breakfast bowl inspired by the classic Monte Cristo sandwich, featuring scrambled eggs, ham, Swiss cheese, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Total 30 min

Serves 2

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

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Eggs
4 4 Large Eggs
2 tbsp 30 mL Milk
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 0.625 mL Black Pepper
Protein
4 oz 113 g Deli Ham-sliced
Cheese
2 oz 57 g Swiss Cheese-shredded
Bread
2 cups 224 g Brioche Bread-cubed
Sauce
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
1 tbsp 15 mL Maple Syrup
tsp 1.25 mL Vanilla Extract
Garnish
1 tbsp 15 g Powdered Sugar

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Stir in Maple Syrup and Vanilla Extract. Remove from heat and set aside.
Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together Eggs, Milk, Salt, and Pepper.
Cook the Brioche: In a large skillet, toast the Brioche cubes until golden brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
Cook the Ham: In the same skillet, lightly cook the Ham slices until warmed through.
Scramble the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until set but still slightly moist.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide the scrambled Eggs, Brioche cubes, and Ham between two bowls. Top with shredded Swiss Cheese.
Drizzle with Sauce: Generously drizzle the Maple Syrup Sauce over each bowl.
Garnish: Dust with Powdered Sugar and serve immediately.