Who says delicious has to be stressful? This easy eggnog french toast sure isn't! Just 15 minutes of prep in the evening and you're on your way to the most delicious, I-can't-believe-it's-this-easy eggnog french toast. Serving a crowd? Just double this recipe for a 9"x13" casserole size dish.
The nights are getting longer, the days are getting colder and the stores are filled with Christmas carols and eggnog... The holiday season has officially arrived! And with it the obligatory family gatherings, hours of slaving in the kitchen and more dishes than your dishwasher can handle.
Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year. But I don't love having to prepare show stopping meal after show stopping meal for a crowd. When's a girl allowed to kick her feet up and enjoy the season?
Um, when said girl makes eggnog french toast. This dish requires just 15 minutes of prep. That's right FIFTEEN. MINUTES. Refrigerate overnight, pop it in the oven the next morning, and let everyone marvel at how easy you make breakfast look.
How to make this eggnog french toast
First, cut up your bread and arrange it in your skillet. Whisk together your eggnog, eggs and cinnamon, pour over your bread and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Second, make your steusel by stirring together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in the butter. You can make this the night before and refrigerate it alongside the french toast.
Third, take the skillet out of the refrigerator, sprinkle with the streusel and almonds and bake!
Finally, drizzle with an eggnog glaze and serve warm.
How to make the perfect french toast bake
- Serving a crowd: If a 10" skillet isn't enough, you can double this recipe and make it in a 9"x13" casserole dish.
- Choosing your bread: When choosing your bread, you want a bread that's sturdy (since it's going to be soaking overnight) and that you can buy by the loaf. Challah is my favorite, but you can also use brioche.
- Dairy free: If you need a dairy free version of this dish, you can easily swap out the eggnog for an almond milk eggnog. The measurements will be the same.
- Shelf life: This french toast bake will keep for approximately 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. Make sure it's covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it from drying out.
Frequently asked questions
There are a couple of culprits that can leave you with a soggy overnight French toast: Using the wrong kind of bread (you want a thick, sturdy bread cut into large chunks), adding too much liquid or baking at too hot of a temperature (which overcooks the outside while leaving the inside underdone).
Yes! A French toast casserole like this one can be covered and reheated in an oven set to 350F until warm (about 15 minutes) or in the microwave (scooped out into individual servings on plates will reheat the fastest).
Did you make this recipe? I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below. Better still, snap a photo and tag it on Instagram with #thesimplesweetlife. I love seeing your creations!
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Overnight Eggnog French Toast Recipe
You're just 15 minutes of prep away from the most delicious, I-can't-believe-it's-this-easy eggnog french toast. Serving a crowd? Just double this recipe for a 9"x13" casserole size breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the french toast:
- ½ loaf challah or brioche
- 1 ¾ cup eggnog
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoon brandy
For the streusel:
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
For the glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp eggnog
Instructions
- Cut your bread into 1" thick cubes and arrange in a 10" skillet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, brandy (optional) and cinnamon.
- Pour over top of the bread and toss until completely coated.
- Cover the skillet with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- To make the steusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or a fork. Can be made the night before and refrigerated.
- Remove the skillet from the refrigerator, sprinkle with the streusel and chopped almonds and bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes, or until no longer soggy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and eggnog. Drizzle over the french toast and serve, preferably warm.
Notes
- Serving a crowd: If a 10" skillet that makes 10 slices isn't enough, you can double this recipe and make it in a 9"x13" casserole dish.
- Choosing your bread: When choosing your bread, you want a bread that's sturdy (since it's going to be soaking overnight) and that you can buy by the loaf. Challah is my favorite, but you can also use brioche.
- Dairy free: If you need a dairy free version of this dish, you can easily swap out the eggnog for an almond milk eggnog. The measurements will be the same.
- Shelf life: This french toast bake will keep for approximately 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. Make sure it's covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
Corinne says
OMG this looks like heaven! I'm sure my husband would marry me all over again if I made him this LOL
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Oh wow! I think I can smell it here. This overnight eggnog french toast looks amazing.
Courtney Byers says
This sounds absolutely excellent! Thank you for sharing. I will have to save this for Christmas morning.
Lauren says
This sounds AMAZING!!! I love eggnog during the holidays and this is such a great weekend morning breakfast idea!!
Gloria says
Yup...this is perfect for all the brunch dates during the holidays. What a great breakfast for Christmas morning. You have to get all the eggnog recipes while eggnog season is here.
Elaine Benoit says
That must smell heavenly!! I love eggnog and the thought of eating an overnight French toast with eggnog in it makes my heart pitter pat!! I know what hubby and I will be eating on Christmas morn!
Analida Braeger says
French toast! My favorite thing to make for family breakfast. This one looks particularly divine with the use of challah, an egg-cellent bread 🙂 Cannot wait to try.
Ruchi says
Christmas morning delightful meal! Eggnog flavored breakfast is something that i would make for my whole family!
Tina says
Wow, this sounds so decadent and amazing, a perfect treat for Christmas morning IMHO. The hubby and the darling daughter are really going to love this. I think I'll make it a surprise.
Amanda Mason says
What a fantastic recipe! Love the brandy in this one! My hubby is going to love this and it's perfect for the holidays! Your step-by-step instructions are SUPER helpful!!
Leslie Haasch says
What a cute idea for the holidays! Everyone needs a little extra time back in the mornings when you've got company.
Julie says
Overnight french toast casseroles are one of my favorite things to make when we have company. I love this seasonal take -- so perfect for holiday guests!
Carrie Ditton says
My daughter loves french toast AND egg nog! I would have never thought to put them together! Her birthday is Wednesday (Sweet 16) and this is what she is going to wake up too!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Gosh, I can imagine waking up for a delicious breakfast like this, all the flavours and deliciousness in there.
Natalie says
Wow this sounds so good. Flavorful and decadent. I can't wait to give this a try on Christmas mornings. We all love french toast. This will be a big surprise for my family.
Jyothi (Jo) says
wow wow wow, those french toast looks so fab! I couldn't take my eyes off for a couple of minutes. Brilliant idea for holidays