Eggnog French Toast Casserole

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This eggnog French toast casserole is a delicious and festive feast for your holiday breakfast table. 

eggnog french toast casserole on a white plate with syrup drizzle over top

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Eggstatic About This Recipe!

  • Using eggnog instead of milk or cream, makes this french toast bake festive.
  • It is sure to warm your kitchen with the cozy aroma of eggnog, warm cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • French toast bake is easy to prep the night before, perfect for feeding a crowd, and gives your breakfast table a festive flair that everyone will love. 
  • Whether you’re hosting a holiday morning breakfast or a brunch party, this casserole is sure to turn breakfast into a celebration.
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Ingredients That Matter

  • The eggnog brings a creamy, spiced sweetness for the best holiday dish and, combined with the eggs, creates the rich and custardy texture that French toast is best known for.
  • Thick slices of Texas toast bread soak up the milky layer. Brioche or challah will work well too.
  • Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add warmth and depth.
  • The topping, made with rolled oats, flour, butter, brown sugar, and pecans provides a crunchy finish to contrast the soft interior.

Cheerful Variations

  • Add a splash of rum or bourbon to your eggnog for an adult twist.
  • Use other chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds for even more crunch.
  • Be extra merry and fold in fresh cranberries or raspberries for a colorful, tart component.

How to Make Eggnog French Toast Casserole

  1. Cut white bread into cubes and set aside into a large bowl.
  2. Combine the eggs, eggnog and seasonings then pour over bread.
  3. Fold bread mixture into a large greased baking dish. (I used my largest dish – a 10×15 inch pan. You could definitely cut this recipe in half and use a smaller dish for baking.)
  4. Prepare the topping and crumble over the bread cubes.
  5. Bake and serve with syrup and whipped cream!
half eaten eggnog french toast casserole in a clear baking dish

Tips For Eggnog Bake Excellence

  • Assemble the casserole the night before, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to allow the bread to soak fully.
  • If making ahead, I suggest keeping the topping separate until ready to pop in the oven.
  • Use day-old bread for best results as bread that is too fresh can get soggy.
  • Taste your eggnog first to see how sweet and spicy it is, then adjust cinnamon and nutmeg accordingly.
  • Cover with foil for the first 20 minutes to prevent over-browning, then uncover to crisp the top.
  • If you want to make this recipe outside of the holiday season, simply replace the eggnog with whole milk.
eggnog french toast casserole with whipped cream on top

Serve With Style, Store Smart!

  • Dust this eggnog french toast casserole with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or top with fresh berries and whipped cream for a picture-perfect breakfast or brunch.
  • Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven to retain the custardy texture, or at short intervals in the microwave.
  • You can freeze unbaked French toast casserole. Cover with foil and wrap with plastic wrap, freeze for up to a month.
  • Thaw frozen casserole in the refrigerator, then bake as directed below, adding 5 minutes to the bake time.
  • Freeze leftover baked french toast casserole wrapped with foil, then plastic wrap, for a month. Thaw and reheat for leftovers above.

More Tasty Breakfast Ideas!

I hope you have success making this festive eggnog French toast casserole! Rate and leave a comment below.

5 from 1 vote

Eggnog French Toast Casserole

Servings 12 servings
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour
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Make this easy eggnog French toast casserole for a festive breakfast or brunch dish that is so delicious.

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • large bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ large loaves thick sliced white bread
  • 9 eggs
  • 1 litre light eggnog
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup pecans chopped
  • ⅔ cup butter melted

For Serving

  • syrup optional
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spray a large casserole dish (10×15") or lightly grease with butter.
  • Cut the sliced bread into 1 inch cubes and place in a large bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs, then add the eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix well.
  • Pour egg mixture over the bread. Stir just to coat evenly.
  • Turn into prepared baking pan.

Topping

  • Combine all the topping ingredients and mix well. It will be crumbly.
  • Sprinkle topping over bread. Cover with tin foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes with foil, then remove and bake for 20-25 minutes longer until it is slightly browned and be puffed up a bit.
  • It is a good idea to check with a thermometer. It will be done if it reaches an internal temperature of 160˚F.
  • Serve with syrup and whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition calculation does not include syrup or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 5mg

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