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Pouring gingerbread syrup on top of two slices of eggnog French toast with whipped cream.
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Eggnog French Toast Recipe (Overnight Christmas Breakfast)

This Eggnog French Toast Bake is the perfect make-ahead Christmas breakfast — rich, custardy, and baked to golden perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: French Toast
Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

Eggnog French Toast:

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 2 ½ cups eggnog
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Gingerbread Syrup:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cookie butter or Biscoff Spread
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Other:

  • whipped topping optional

Instructions

Eggnog French Toast:

  • Cut bread into thick slices (about 2 inches wide) and arrange in a lightly sprayed 9x13-inch pan. 
    Sliced French loaf bread in a baking dish.
  • In a large bowl beat together Meadow Gold eggnog, eggs, sugar, spices, and vanilla. 
    Glass bowl with egg mixture and whisk on the side.
  • Pour mixture over bread slices, I like to turn them a few times to ensure good coating. Optional: Sprinkle the tops with a little cinnamon and sugar. 
    Pouring eggnog egg mixture on top of sliced pieces of French bread in a baking dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 3 hours).
    Covered baking dish of eggnog French toast.
  • In the morning bake for 45 minutes at 350 or until golden brown. Serve with gingerbread syrup and whipped topping (optional).
    Baked eggnog French toast in a dish.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the syrup in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat. Serve over French toast.
    Sauce pan of hot gingerbread syrup and a whisk.

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Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 457IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 4mg