Cinnamon-vanilla bread layers with ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, baked until golden and topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread & Dairy
01 - 8 cups French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 large eggs
03 - 2 cups whole milk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
→ Meats
08 - 1 cup cooked ham, chopped
09 - 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
→ Toppings
10 - Powdered sugar for serving
11 - Maple syrup for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes with chopped ham and turkey. Spread mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over bread and meat. Press gently to encourage bread absorption. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top.
05 - Cover dish with aluminum foil and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
06 - Bake covered for 30 minutes until egg begins to set.
07 - Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until casserole is fully set and top is golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to cool for 10 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
