Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Bread pudding made with eggnog is soft, custardy, and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. It bakes up with a buttery brown sugar base and gets finished with a drizzle of warm bourbon maple syrup for a perfectly rich holiday morning treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 473kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 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
Bourbon Syrup
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1-2 oz bourbon
Instructions
- Spread the butter all over the bottom and sides of a 9x13” pan, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom.¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar
- Add all of the bread cubes and spread evenly.1 loaf french or brioche bread
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the eggs are totally whisked in.4 large eggs, 2½ cups eggnog, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pour the custard evenly over the bread and push down slightly. Let it rest and soak while you preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Once preheated, bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm sliced or with a spoon, and top with a little drizzle of the bourbon syrup.
Bourbon Syrup
- When the casserole comes out of the oven, heat the maple syrup until hot, then stir in the bourbon (start with 1oz and taste).1 cup maple syrup, 1-2 oz bourbon
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Notes
Optional: scatter ½ cup chopped pecans in and around the pieces of bread before adding the custard for extra crunch!
Make ahead: assemble the french toast casserole, cover, and let it soak in the fridge overnight. Bake from the fridge, adding about 5 more minutes to the bake time.
Storage: covered in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or warm up individual servings in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3mg
