Why is my overnight French toast soggy?

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).

Does a French toast casserole reheat well?

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).

Overnight Eggnog French Toast

Name: Overnight Eggnog French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf challah or brioche; 1 3/4 cup eggnog; 3 eggs; 1 tsp cinnamon; Optional: 2-3 tbsp brandy; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp eggnog

Overnight Eggnog French Toast Recipe

eggnog french toast skillet, sliced, with bread, bowl of icing, bowl of steusel and plated slices around it

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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.

Author: The Simple, Sweet Life
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 10 1x
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the french toast:

1/2 loaf challah or brioche
1 3/4 cup eggnog
3 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional: 2-3 tbsp brandy

For the streusel:

1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds

For the glaze:

3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp eggnog

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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

Find it online: https://thesimple-sweetlife.com/overnight-eggnog-french-toast/