Ham and Cheese French Toast Sandwich Bake
Delicious French toast-style sandwiches filled with ham and cheese, baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and the top is beautifully golden. An easy and satisfying idea for breakfast, brunch or a quick meal!
Delicious French toast-style sandwiches filled with ham and cheese, baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and the top is beautifully golden. An easy and satisfying idea for breakfast, brunch or a quick meal!
Info
Prep Time:
10mCook Time:
20mDifficulty Level:
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices of sandwich bread or brioche
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1–2 pinches of ground nutmeg
- A little salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices of ham
- 6 slices of kasseri cheese (Greek semi-hard cheese)
- 150 g grated cheese blend
- A little olive oil, for greasing the baking dish
Directions
Lightly grease the base and sides of a small rectangular ovenproof baking dish, approximately 12 × 24 cm (5 × 9½ inches). Line it with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang around the edges to make it easier to remove the bake once cooked.
In a wide bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the nutmeg, a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Dip two slices of bread into the egg mixture, making sure they are thoroughly soaked, and arrange them in the bottom of the baking dish to form the base.
Cut another slice of bread in half, dip the pieces into the egg mixture and use them to fill any gaps in the base.
Arrange three slices of kasseri cheese on top, followed by three slices of ham.
Sprinkle with one-third of the grated cheese blend.
Repeat the layers: egg-soaked bread, kasseri cheese, ham and grated cheese.
Finish with the remaining egg-soaked bread, covering the filling completely.
Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the top and pour over any leftover egg mixture.
Leave to stand for 10 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), using the fan setting.
Bake on the middle rack for approximately 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the top is lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and leave to rest in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the entire bake out using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into thick slices and serve.
Recipe Tips
For an extra golden, crispy top, switch the oven to the grill setting for the final 1–2 minutes of baking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent the cheese from burning. Let the bake rest before slicing so that the layers hold together beautifully.
