Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Overnight Eggnog French Toast, a delightful breakfast that turns your mornings into a holiday celebration. Thick slices of brioche or challah bread are soaked in a creamy eggnog custard, baked to golden perfection, and topped with maple syrup and a sprinkle of nutmeg. This easy recipe is perfect for cozy family gatherings or special brunches, guaranteeing smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Slice the bread into thick pieces (about 1 inch) and soak each piece in the custard mixture until fully coated.
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the soaked bread slices inside in an even layer.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve hot drizzled with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg