Make-ahead French toast bake. You can never go wrong with this baked version of your favorite French toast, especially when it smells and tastes like Christmas. Spiked with eggnog, it features the perfect blend of crispy and soft textures. Definitely a luxurious way to start the most beautiful day of the year!
Sure, a festive meal always need to be a showstopper. And it all starts at the breakfast table. But what about when all you want is spend the morning with your loved ones and not in the kitchen?
Enter this Make Ahead Eggnog French Toast Bake
The recipe starts with choosing the right kind of bread - brioche, croissants or challah bread. I really love croissants in sweet bakes, but the other two varieties also taste amazing. The flaky layers of croissants adds that extra layer of richness to this eggnog bake. Make sure you cut the bread into smaller sizes so it’ll absorb the eggnog mixture to create deliciously baked breakfast.
Now, let’s move on to making that beautifully rich eggnog mixture. A simple combination of eggnog, milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and a small pinch of salt. Once the mixture is ready, pour this into the baking dish with the bread cubes and refrigerate. The best part? You can make this a day ahead and store in the refrigerator. And in the morning, just pop this in the oven and let it turn into the delicious eggnog French toast bake.
As this French toast cooks in the oven, your kitchen is going to be filled with a beautiful aroma that’s guaranteed to make you hungry. Every bite of this breakfast bake is super delicious with the right amount of sweetness.
Eggnog Frosting
Without a doubt, it’s the extra delicious touch to this eggnog breakfast bake. To make the frosting, simply whip together fresh cream, eggnog, sugar and vanilla. You can also decorate it with berries and more powdered (icing) sugar.
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Ingredients
Eggnog mixture:
- 3 cups eggnog
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup caster sugar granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
French toast bake:
- 8 croissants or brioche or challah cut into small pieces
- Berries and powdered icing sugar to decorate (optional)
Eggnog frosting:
- ½ cup fresh thickened cream heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon eggnog
- ¼ cup powdered sugar icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Eggnog mixture:
- Combine together eggnog, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
Make eggnog French toast bake:
- Preheat oven to 375 F / 190 C.
- Line the bottom of the baking pan or casserole with croissant cubes. Pour eggnog mixture over croissants. Gently press down with hands to make sure all of the croissants are soaked in the eggnog mixture. Cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
- When ready to bake, uncover and place casserole on the middle rack of oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the custard is set in the center and top is golden. A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.
Eggnog frosting:
- Place cream, eggnog, sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is combined. Drizzle frosting over French toast bake.
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Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the type of baking dish used
- If the top of the bread browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and bake
Nutrition
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