Christmas Eggnog French Toast Bake: 550+ Calorie Holiday Treat
A delightful make-ahead casserole perfect for a special holiday breakfast, combining the richness of eggnog with the comfort of French toast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Bake
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread cubes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the eggnog mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Press down gently with a spatula if needed.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the eggnog mixture.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap or foil.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed up, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality eggnog.
- If you don’t have challah or brioche, French bread or Italian bread will also work.
- You can add a splash of rum or brandy to the eggnog mixture for an adult twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on bread and eggnog used)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-40g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-400mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-60g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g
- Protein: Approx. 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-200mg
