Monte Cristo Casserole with Raspberry Sauce Recipe
"My husband likes the ham and cheese sandwich known as the Monte Cristo. I based this casserole on the sandwich, and it makes a terrific brunch dish. —Mary Steiner, Parkville, Maryland..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 loaf (1 pound) day-old Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1/2 pound sliced deli ham
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1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
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1/2 pound sliced deli turkey
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6 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups milk
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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RASPBERRY SAUCE:
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup cold water
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
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