Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Holiday Eggnog French Toast Bake—a delightful breakfast experience that brings warmth and joy to your holiday mornings. Imagine fluffy challah bread infused with rich eggnog, aromatic spices, and a touch of vanilla, baked until golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this dish will surely become your new holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread (about 12 cups cubed)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups store-bought eggnog
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the challah bread into one-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg