Description
Eggnog French Toast Bake is the quintessential holiday breakfast, blending the comforting flavors of eggnog with fluffy bread in a make-ahead casserole format. This festive dish is perfect for Christmas morning or any cozy winter brunch, allowing you to savor precious moments with family without the stress of last-minute cooking. The rich eggnog custard, enhanced by warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, creates a delicious, indulgent experience topped with a crunchy crumble. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this Eggnog French Toast Bake will surely become a cherished tradition in your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf white bread (15oz-18oz)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (for crumb topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- 1/3 cup butter (melted for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and preheat oven to 350°F if baking immediately.
- Cut bread into bite-sized squares and place evenly in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Pour over the bread and stir gently to coat.
- In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Stir in melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Sprinkle over the bread mixture.
- Bake for 32-37 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg