Best 6 Christmas Eggnog French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with a delightful twist on the classic French toast. This Christmas Eggnog French Toast recipe brings together the warmth of eggnog, the aromatic spices of the season, and the comforting flavors of French toast, creating a culinary experience that's both nostalgic and innovative.

Dive into the detailed instructions for preparing this special dish, which includes a step-by-step guide to making a rich and creamy eggnog custard, infusing it with the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Discover the secret to achieving perfectly golden-brown and crispy French toast slices, thanks to the combination of eggnog-soaked bread and a touch of butter.

For those seeking a vegan alternative, the recipe provides a delightful plant-based version that uses almond milk and flax eggs to create a luscious custard. Additionally, explore variations like the decadent Christmas Eggnog French Toast Casserole, perfect for a crowd, and the creative Eggnog French Toast Sticks, a fun and playful take on this classic breakfast treat.

Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary approach, this article offers a collection of Christmas Eggnog French Toast recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of the holiday season, transforming your breakfast or brunch into a festive and memorable occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OVERNIGHT EGGNOG-FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Holiday hostesses know that a make-ahead breakfast casserole can save Christmas morning. You have presents to wrap, cards to sign, and family to see. There's no reason to spend extra time in the kitchen on such a happy, but busy morning. This Eggnog-French Toast Casserole brings all the flavor of the festive beverage into a sweet one-dish breakfast. Our recipe lets you tackle half the work the day before, so you can slow down and enjoy the day with your nearest and dearest. When you wake up in the morning, simply pop the pre-made casserole into the oven and whip together the decadent maple syrup-bourbon sauce to accompany the dish. Sprinkle a light dusting of powder sugar over the sweetened layers of challah and you're ready to serve. For an easy side, use your trusty sheet pan to cook a plate full of crispy bacon. This year, your family might just think that the Christmas breakfast spread is better than any gift under the tree.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Casserole

Time 9h20m

Yield Serves 8 (serving size: 1 cup casserole, about 2 Tbsp. sauce)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1 (16- to 18-oz.) challah bread loaf, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices
8 large eggs
2 1/2 cups refrigerated eggnog
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
3/4 cups pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons (1 oz.) bourbon
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; place bread slices, slightly overlapping, in prepared baking dish. Whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1 teaspoon of the nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a bowl. Pour mixture over bread to fully coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover bread mixture. Stir together turbinado sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over bread mixture. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook maple syrup, bourbon, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in a small saucepan over low, stirring often, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Dust casserole with powdered sugar; serve with maple syrup-bourbon sauce.

OVERNIGHT EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



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Delicious and so easy, it'll become a Christmas morning tradition! Needs no syrup. Whipped cream and sliced fruit like strawberries and bananas are great on top! Instead of eggnog, you can use whole milk and add a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a tablespoon of vanilla.

Provided by Tillie'sHeadCook

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
8 eggs
2 cups prepared eggnog

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to boil; remove the mixture from heat, and pour into the prepared baking dish. Place the bread slices atop the brown sugar mixture.
  • Whisk the eggs and eggnog together in a large bowl; pour over the bread slices. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking until the the top begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.6 calories, Carbohydrate 95.9 g, Cholesterol 338.6 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 754.4 mg, Sugar 47 g

CHRISTMAS EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



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We love traditions, especially if this french toast recipe is part of it. This is divine! The brown sugar mixture on the bottom gives the bread a buttery, caramel flavor. Mixed with the eggnog soaked into bread makes for a special treat. It's a super easy breakfast for Christmas morning since the work is done the day before. This...

Provided by Megan Todd

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter
2 c eggnog
8 large eggs
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
1 shot rum (alcohol cooks out)
1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut in 1 inch slices

Steps:

  • 1. *** If using glass, use a tempered glass 9X13 pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, add brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour into baking dish.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, add eggs, vanilla, milk, and optional rum. Whisk together.
  • 4. In a small bowl mix together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk into whisked egg mixture.
  • 5. Dip bread into eggnog mix and place over brown sugar/ butter mixture. Pour any remaining eggnog mix overtop bread.
  • 6. Cover with foil, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove from refrigerator. Bring to room temperature while preheating oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees covered 25-30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake uncovered 5-10 minutes. Serve with warm maple syrup.

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



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"During the holidays," says chef Rouxel, "I like to make French toast with eggnog instead of milk. It's a simple recipe, with fewer ingredients than your usual French toast, and it tastes just like Christmas."

Provided by Sebastien Rouxel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large eggs
1 quart eggnog
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pinch salt
1 loaf brioche bread
2 pinches ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the eggnog and whisk in pinches of salt and nutmeg. Set aside. Butter a baking dish, then cut the bread into 1 1/2-inch slices. Dip the bread into the eggnog mixture, making sure it absorbs the liquid, and place in the baking dish. It's okay to cut a few slices in half so they fit into the smaller spaces.
  • Sprinkle with another pinch of nutmeg, then build another layer of French toast. Pour the remaining liquid over the casserole, lightly pressing down to ensure all of the bread has soaked up the liquid. (At this point, the French toast can be covered and refrigerated overnight, if you like.) Bake 1 hour, rotating the pan after 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



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This is a recipe you'll want to use year round, but since it uses eggnog it makes it an extra special holiday treat that my family requests weekly! To make it even more flavorful, soak and refrigerate the bread overnight in a large baking dish. Serve warm with powdered sugar and syrup if you like. The French toast goes well with scrambled eggs, too. Enjoy!

Provided by robynp80

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs, beaten slightly
1 ½ cups eggnog
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
12 slices French bread

Steps:

  • Whisk the eggs. eggnog, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish.
  • Preheat an electric skillet to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease the skillet.
  • Dip one slice of bread at a time into the eggnog mixture, being sure to coat each side of the bread thoroughly.
  • Place the prepared bread slices into the preheated skillet, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side. Place cooked slices on a serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm until all French toast is cooked. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 155.4 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



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This recipe is a favorite of our family and not only at Christmas. We especially like to prepare this hearty breakfast when we go camping. -Robert Northrup, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large eggs
2 cups eggnog
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
24 slices English muffin bread
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs, eggnog, sugar and extract; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a bread that is thick and sturdy, such as French bread, brioche, or challah. This will help the toast hold up to the eggnog mixture.
  • Make sure the eggnog mixture is cold before dipping the bread in it. This will help the mixture adhere to the bread and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • If you are using a flavored eggnog, such as chocolate or pumpkin spice, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar in the mixture. You can also add spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger, to taste.
  • Cook the french toast over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the french toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Christmas eggnog french toast is a delicious and festive breakfast or brunch dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect eggnog french toast that will be sure to impress your family and friends.

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