Eggnog French Toast Bake
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Eggnog French Toast Bake
Description
The Eggnog French Toast Bake begins with slices of stale French bread arranged in a casserole dish after dipping in a custard mixture containing eggnog, milk, eggs, brown sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon for a flavorful soak. Stale bread is preferred as it absorbs the custard better without falling apart. The soaked bread is refrigerated for at least an hour or overnight to develop flavor and soak thoroughly.
Baking at 350°F with cubed butter dotted on top produces a golden crust with a tender, custardy interior. The covered bake ensures moistness while baking, and uncovering it near the end allows a light browning on top.
This dish is traditionally served warm and pairs well with fresh fruit and maple syrup or honey for added sweetness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days, retaining texture and flavor.
The recipe notes mention optional variations for the bourbon amount to adjust alcohol level, and suggest using stale or slightly dried-out bread for best results, but fresh bread can also be toasted briefly before soaking if needed.
Ingredients
French Toast:
- 1 French bread Stale, dried-out bread works best, or Italian loaf, cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup milk
- 4 egg
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 ounce bourbon Use 2oz for a boozier French toast
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or Chinese 5-spice
- 2 tablespoon butter cubed
- Fresh fruit such as plums or berries, optional
- maple syrup or honey, optional
Instructions
Prepare the French Toast:
- If bread is soft and fresh, place on a single layer on two baking sheets, and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. If bread is stale, skip this step.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, milk, eggs, brown sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon.Dip each slice of bread in the custard, and then layer bread in a large casserole dish. (A 9"x13" dish or a 10"x10" dish work well.)Pour remaining custard over the bread and place the casserole dish in the refrigerator.Soak the bread at least one hour, or overnight.
Bake the French Toast:
- Preheat oven to 350º F.Dot the French toast with cubed butter.Cover the French toast with aluminum foil, and bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, until the bread is golden. (Total baking time 45-50 minutes.)
- Serve warm. Top with fresh fruit and maple syrup (or honey) if desired.Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
Notes
- Nutrition information excludes optional fruit toppings and maple syrup or honey used for serving.
- Using stale or dried bread improves custard absorption, but fresh bread can be briefly baked to dry it before soaking.
- Leftover French toast bake stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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