Description
This Eggnog French Toast Casserole features a delightful blend of eggnog, warm spices, and buttery bread. Simple to prepare, it’s perfect for holiday brunches or cozy breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 loaf french or brioche bread (about 8–10 cups, cut or torn into cubes)
- 4 large eggs
- 2½ cups eggnog
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1–2 oz bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉ and butter a 9×13” pan.
- Spread brown sugar on the bottom of the pan.
- Place bread cubes evenly in the pan.
- Whisk together eggs, eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl; pour over bread and let soak.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm to touch.
- For syrup, warm maple syrup in a saucepan, add bourbon to taste, and drizzle over servings.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free bread.
Best served warm with bourbon maple syrup drizzled on top.
Make ahead by storing in the fridge overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg