Eggnog French Toast
In less than 30 minutes you can make eggnog french toast! This festive breakfast is perfect for Christmas. It has a rich eggnog flavor with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. The whole family will love it!
Quick and easy breakfasts are even better when they have festive flavors. This recipe for eggnog french toast uses up any stale bread or leftover eggnog from holiday hosting. The dish is ready in minutes and the perfect addition to the breakfast spread on Christmas morning (just like my gingerbread waffles!)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect holiday breakfast. Whip this up Christmas morning or make it for the kids on a snow day!
- Easy to make. No special equipment needed. Just a mixing bowl and skillet! The French toast is ready in less than 30 minutes.
- Good use of leftover bread (or eggnog!) French toast is a great use of bread that’s a few days old. This is also a great recipe for leftover eggnog from the holiday parties!
Ingredient Notes
- Bread: Use a thick, fluffy bread, such as brioche or challah. Stale bread works best to soak up the liquid (fresh bread it more likely to fall apart).
- Eggnog: Choose your favorite eggnog. I prefer the Trader Joe’s brand.
- Eggs: For an extra egg-y taste to bring out the eggnog, use three eggs plus an egg yolk.
- Spices: Check that the spices are fresh and not expired for the best flavor.
- Flour: To help thicken the custard mixture, add a couple tablespoons of all purpose flour.
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Variations
Add toppings. A dusting of confectioners’ sugar, drizzle of maple syrup or fresh whipped cream are perfect options. You can also add fruit, such as pomegranate seeds, sugared cranberries or apple compote.
Spike it with rum. Replace the vanilla with 1 Tablespoon rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract. This will make the breakfast dish taste even more like the holiday cocktail!
How to Make Eggnog French Toast
- Prepare the custard mixture. Whisk together eggs, egg yolk and flour, then add the eggnog, brown sugar, spices and vanilla.
- Dip the bread in the liquid, about 5 seconds per side.
- Cook the bread on the griddle until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Serve warm with maple syrup and your favorite toppings.
Expert Tips
Use the right bread. Use a thick bread, such as challah or brioche. Texas toast and french bread are also good options. Slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the custard without becoming soggy. Fresh bread has a tendency to fall apart.
Don’t soak the bread. If the bread sits in the liquid for too long, it will become soggy. About 5 seconds of soaking per side is usually enough!
Make sure the griddle is the right temperature. Preheat the griddle or skillet over medium heat and wait 5 to 10 minutes to make sure it’s hot before adding the bread. Be careful that it’s not too hot otherwise the outside will burn before the inside is cooked.
Make Ahead and Storage Tips
Make ahead the liquid mixture and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Let the bread sit out overnight so it becomes stale (best for soaking up the liquid!)
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. French bread is best when eaten shortly after it’s cooked.
Freeze for up to 2 months. Flash freeze the cooled slices on a baking sheet until the bread it firm, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag for storage.
Reheat in the toaster oven at 350 F for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave french toast, but it does have a tendency to become slightly soggy from the steam.
Recipe FAQ
Don’t over soak the bread. Dip each slice in the batter for about 5 seconds per side. It’s also important that the griddle or skillet it hot so the bread can start cooking as soon as it is placed on the surface.
Adding flour to the custard mixture for French toast helps thicken the custard so it clings better to the bread.
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Ingredients
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup (240 ml) eggnog
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
- 8 slices slightly stale, thick bread, such as challah or brioche
Instructions
- Heat griddle or skillet to medium heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk and flour. Then add the eggnog, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt. Whisk vigorously until combined.
- Dip bread slices in mixture coating well, about 5 seconds per side (don’t soak).
- Grease hot griddle with butter and place bread slices on the griddle. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bread slices greasing the griddle with butter between batches.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and drizzle of maple syrup. Sugared cranberries or pomegranate seeds make for a festive garnish!
