Eggnog French Toast Bake

There is something about eggnog that instantly makes the holidays feel extra special. This Eggnog French Toast Bake is rich, cozy, and filled with warm spices. Perfect for slow mornings, Christmas brunch, or when you want something festive without standing over the stove. It’s easy to prep ahead, bakes up golden and fluffy, and filled the house with the most incredible holiday aroma.

Why You’ll love Eggnog French Toast Bake:

1. Perfect for the holidays. Eggnog adds a rich, cozy flavor that feels festive without being overpowering.
2. Easy make-ahead breakfast. Prep it the night before and bake in the morning for a stress-free start. The longer it is in the fridge, the richer the flavor.
3. Soft on the inside, golden on top. The custard soaks into the bread while the top bakes up perfectly crisp.
4. Great for feeding a crowd. Ideal for Christmas morning, brunch, or when hosting family and friends.

Ingredients You’ll need for Eggnog French Toast Bake:

• Brioche or French bread cubed (brioche is best)
• Eggnog
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Ground nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Butter

Tips for making Eggnog French Toast Bake:

• Use day-old or stale bread. Slightly stale bread soaks up the eggnog custard without getting soggy.
• Leave in the fridge overnight if possible. This helps to add rich flavor. 2 hours is still good, but overnight is best. Pop in the oven in the morning, and it’s as easy as that.

Ashley Todaro

Eggnog French Toast Bake

Soft bread soaked in a rich eggnog custard and baked until fluffy and golden. An easy, festive breakfast everyone loves.

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Prep Time 24 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 loaf Brioche bread, cubed
• 2 cups Eggnog
• 4 Large eggs
• ⅓ cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ cup Melted butter

For the Streusel topping:

• ½ cup All-purpose flour
• ½ cup Brown sugar
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ cup Butter cold, and cubed

Method

 

1. Grease a 9×13 baking dish, then add the bread cubes evenly.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, gently pressing down so everything is soaked.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle it over the top.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F
7. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too fast.
8. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Storage Tips:

1. If you want to refrigerate this, allow it to cool completely and cover it in an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge up to 4 days.
2. For extended storage, it can be kept in the freezer, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil, for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
3. For reheating, microwave individual servings until warmed through, or reheat in the oven at 325 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.

I hope this eggnog French toast bake brings a little extra warmth to your table. If you try it, don’t forget to leave a rating, comment, or share it with someone who loves a leisurely holiday breakfast.