Make Ahead Eggnog French Toast Bake | Video
Make ahead French toast bake spiked with eggnog. Perfectly delicious way to start a beautiful Christmas Day!
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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
Serving: 1g | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 264mg | Sodium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g