Eggnog French Toast With A Zing Recipe

Name: Eggnog French Toast With A Zing
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Baguette; 6 large eggs; 2 cups eggnog; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup Kahlua (optional); 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Start your Christmas morning with this decadent Eggnog French Toast! This recipe, inspired by a special Christmas surprise, is guaranteed to impress. The rich eggnog custard, spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, soaks into buttery brioche for a truly unforgettable breakfast. A touch of Kahlua adds a delightful grown-up twist, while cranberries and pecans provide a festive crunch. Prepare it the night before for a stress-free Christmas morning – simply bake and enjoy!

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 389.5 kcal

Protein 20g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Eggnog French Toast With A Zing

Baguette
6 large eggs
2 cups eggnog
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup Kahlua (optional)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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How to Make Eggnog French Toast With A Zing

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Arrange bread slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Kahlua (if using).
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are soaked.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In the morning, if the mixture looks dry, add an additional 1/2 cup of eggnog to the bread.
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bread.
Gently flip each slice of bread to coat the other side with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
Sprinkle with dried cranberries.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.