Decadent Breakfast Lasagna Layers (Printable Version)

Layered French toast with eggs, ham, cheese, and hash browns for a hearty brunch option.

# Ingredients Required:

→ French Toast Base

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 90 milliliters whole milk
03 - 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
04 - 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar
05 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 60 grams unsalted butter, divided
07 - 18 slices cinnamon raisin bread

→ Scrambled Eggs

08 - 12 large eggs
09 - 160 milliliters whole milk
10 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 28 grams unsalted butter, divided

→ Layering Components

13 - 60 milliliters maple syrup, divided
14 - 480 grams chopped boneless ham
15 - 680 grams shredded cheddar cheese, divided
16 - 375 grams shredded hash browns
17 - 30 milliliters olive oil
18 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
19 - 0.125 to 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 90 ml whole milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until homogenized.
02 - Heat 2 teaspoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each slice of cinnamon raisin bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Cook slices in the skillet until lightly browned and puffed, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer finished slices to a plate. Repeat until all bread slices are cooked.
03 - While cooking the French toast, whisk 12 eggs, 160 ml whole milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
04 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour half of the egg mixture and gently agitate with a spatula until curds form but remain slightly moist. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining butter and eggs.
05 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 33x23 cm baking dish. Arrange a layer of half the French toast (cut in halves to cover the base without overlapping). Drizzle half the maple syrup over it. Evenly spread half of the scrambled eggs and ham over the toast, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar.
06 - Repeat the layering process with the remaining French toast, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, and ham.
07 - Evenly press the hash browns over the final ham and egg layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 175°C.
08 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Switch oven to broil on high and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden and caramelized.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For increased sweetness, add more syrup between layers.
02 - Ham can be substituted with bacon or sausage.
03 - Incorporate vegetables like spinach or mushrooms into the scrambled eggs for added nutrition.

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