Overnight Eggnog Baked French Toast
Transform your holiday mornings with the indulgent flavors of Overnight Eggnog Baked French Toast—a festive twist on a breakfast classic! Made with rich challah or brioche bread soaked overnight in a luscious custard of creamy eggnog, warm cinnamon, and fragrant nutmeg, this make-ahead casserole ensures a stress-free start to your day. With its golden, slightly crispy top and soft, custardy interior, this dish strikes the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Simply pop it in the oven for a warm, crowd-pleasing breakfast that’s ideal for Christmas morning or any winter gathering. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup for an irresistible finish. Easy, comforting, and brimming with holiday cheer, this recipe is destined to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) Challah or brioche bread
- 3 cups Eggnog
- 6 Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons (for greasing the dish) Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional) Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup (optional, for serving) Maple syrup
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter and set aside.
Slice the challah or brioche into 1-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into roughly 2-inch cubes. Arrange the bread cubes in the greased baking dish, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Pour the eggnog mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure all pieces are soaked.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture.
In the morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
Bake the French toast casserole uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy and the custard is set in the middle.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before garnishing with powdered sugar (if desired).
Slice into squares and serve warm with maple syrup on the side, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1710 mg | 570% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.6 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.7 g | ||
| Protein | 111.0 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.2 mcg | 66% | |
| Calcium | 1212 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1901 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
