Amazing Eggnog French Toast Bake: 1 Holiday Dream
Celebrate the holidays with this delightful Eggnog French Toast Bake. It’s a warm, comforting, and festive breakfast or brunch dish that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas. This bake is easy to prepare and will fill your home with a wonderful aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups eggnog
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the eggnog mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Gently press down on the bread if needed to help it soak up the liquid.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to fully soak up the eggnog mixture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the French toast bake is golden brown and set in the center. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let the bake cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality eggnog.
- If you don’t have challah or brioche, French bread or Italian bread can be used.
- Ensure the bread is stale or slightly dried out for best results; fresh bread can become too soggy.
- For individual servings, you can bake this in muffin tins. Adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of bake
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-40g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-400mg
- Fat: Approx. 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-200mg