Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast is a holiday classic. The flavors of French Toast you love, made better with comforting Egg Nog. Make your Christmas morning breakfast extra special by using Brioche Bread to make it tastier and extra fancy.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Holiday Flavors - the flavors of Christmas are found in Eggnog! Bonus points if you make your own non-alcoholic Homemade Eggnog so the whole family can enjoy.
• Easy - takes minutes to prepare, requires no extra skills to elevate a recipe you probably already know how to make
• Customizable - personalize to your own tastes, with so many toppings and variations - something for everyone!

Ingredients

• Eggnog - store-bought or Homemade Eggnog
• Eggs - large
• Nutmeg, Cinnamon (or Pumpkin Pie Spice)
• Brioche Bread
• Butter - salted butter is ok for this recipe
• Toppings - fresh Fruit, Icing Sugar or Maple Syrup

How to Make Eggnog French Toast

1. Prepare Batter - whisk together Eggnog, Nutmeg and Eggs.
2. Soak - dip bread into egg mixture until it's completely covered, allowing to soak for about 5-7 seconds per side (be careful not to over-soak or it gets soggy)
3. Heat Pan - heat frying pan over medium heat and allow a tablespoon of butter to melt
4. Cook - place the soaked bread in frying pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown. Adjust heat if needed to prevent burning
5. Repeat - make again until all the egg mixture and sliced bread is used up.
6. Serve - sprinkle with your favorite toppings - Icing Sugar, Fruit or drizzle with Maple Syrup

Eggnog French Toast Variations

• Adults Only - add a splash of Rum or Bourbon to the batter for warmth and flavor for the grown ups
• Eggnog French Toast Casserole - place slices evenly in a casserole dish. Pour the Eggnog Mixture over the bread and let soak for 30 minutes (or overnight). Bake at 350°F (180C°) for 30-40 minutes until golden
• Stuffed French Toast - make a sandwich BEFORE dipping into the Eggnog Mixture - try spreading Cream Cheese sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar, Nutella, Peanut Butter or your favorite Jam (try Cranberry) - then dip and fry
• Creme Brûlée Style - after cooking your Eggnog French Toast, sprinkle with a light layer of sugar, use a kitchen torch to caramelize to make a crunchy layer

French Toast Topping Ideas

• Maple Syrup and Icing Sugar
• Whipped Cream with Nutmeg or Pumpkin Spice
• Caramel Sauce or Homemade Dulce De Leche
• Fresh Berries and Honey drizzle
• Peppermint - crush Candy Canes or sprinkle with grated Peppermint Bark or Peppermint Crisp Candy Bar (South African favorite)
• Coconut - sprinkle desiccated Coconut or Toasted Coconut for a tropical flair
• Nuts - chopped Walnuts, Pecans, Almonds or Macadamia Nuts
• Marshamallows - sprinkle with mini Marshmallows for a bit of fun

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Bread Variations - try Brioche, Challah, Swiss Butterzopf or French or Italian Bread. Day old bread holds together better after soaking
• Cook in Batches - keep French Toast warm by placing on a baking sheet and keep in a warm oven. Alternatively, cook with 2 frying pans, but keep an eye on them as they can quickly burn
• Vanilla - add ½ teaspoon of Vanilla Essence to the batter
• Medium Heat - don't cook on higher heat - although it might be faster, the outside will be cooked and the inside will be raw

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes. The batter can be prepared ahead of time (up to 24 hours). Alternatively, prepare French Toast and reheat in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge - place leftovers in an airtight container. Enjoy within 3 days
• Freezer - freeze cooled French Toast on a baking sheet. Once frozen, place in a Ziploc bag and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen
• Reheating - can reheat in oven as above, but for the best freshly cooked taste, reheat thawed French Toast in frying pan with melted butter for 1 to 2 minutes per side

Holiday Recipes You'll Love

• Eggnog Waffles
• Cranberry Punch
• Homemade Eggnog without Alcohol
• Australian Recipe: White Christmas Slice
• Sugared Cranberries
• Glühwein - Mulled Wine
• Russian Tea - Made From Scratch
• Hot Apple Cider
• Spiced Pear Vodka

Eggnog French Toast is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast. Delicious and easy to make. A cozy, eggy breakfast you know and love, with the comforting flavors of the holidays with so many topping ideas. Something for everyone. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted January 2016, updated November 2024