Amazing 6-Hour Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Make a festive and creamy Eggnog French Toast Casserole. This dish brings warm holiday spice right to your breakfast table. Sasha loves this recipe for its comforting flavor and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (includes overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) stale French bread or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (for greasing)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined. This is your custard base.
- Slowly pour the eggnog mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure all the bread soaks up the liquid.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the bread to fully absorb the eggnog.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden brown, and the center is set (no liquid remains when poked).
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Using slightly stale bread helps the casserole hold its shape better.
- You can substitute challah bread for French bread for a richer texture.
- For an extra festive touch, add a splash of rum extract to the eggnog mixture.
- If you are short on time, allow the casserole to soak for at least 1 hour at room temperature before baking, though overnight is best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 12g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 200mg
