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Easy Eggnog French Toast Recipe

Modified: Dec 13, 2023 · Published Dec 17, 2020 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg
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If you're looking for something fancy and delicious for your Christmas morning breakfast or brunch, this Eggnog French Toast is perfect. Plated up, it looks amazing but is easy to make and requires basic ingredients (Yes, I always have eggnog in the fridge in December). Plus the taste of eggnog, cinnamon, and extra nutmeg is something I can't turn down.

eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg
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  • Ingredients
  • Substitutions
  • Instructions
  • Tips for making French toast
  • What to serve with Eggnog French toast
  • FAQs
  • Recipe

What's better on Christmas morning than a fancy plate piled high with eggnog-y perfect french toast, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with fresh whipped cream?

I'm usually savor all the way for breakfast foods, and toast makes an appearance very day. My avocado toast with feta makes an appearance at least weekly.

But this is one sweet breakfast that I'd actually choose over a savory one especially on Christmas morning. It's all down to the holiday vibes of the eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

I'm a sucker for the holidays and I'm even more pleased by a pretty plate of food. Or a pretty jar, like this Eggnog Chia Pudding.

This eggnog french toast recipe is really simple and I hope you'll make it and love it. If you've never made french toast, I have step-by-step photos below.

eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg

Ingredients

  • For the custard: Milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of ground nutmeg is all you'll need. This is what you dip the bread in before cooking.
  • Bread: I use a large, unsliced loaf of French bread. I buy the loaf of bread a few days before I need it and then let it sit for a few days to dry out a bit.

Substitutions

  • Switch the eggnog out for milk for more of a classic french toast.
  • Use the bread that you like – something that will soak up the custard though. Brioche is a good choice for french toast.
  • Top with a dusting of powdered sugar.
eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg

Instructions

The basics of French toast are:

  • the custard
  • the bread

You'll dip the bread and then fry it until golden brown.

To make this eggnog French toast, choose a wide dish that can fit your bread slices in it. I chose my favorite brownie pan, it's big enough for three slices to fit.

Step 1. Add the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and the vanilla extract to the dish. Whisk everything really well.

process of making french toast: the bread, the custard and dipping the bread in the custard

Step 2. Add the bread slices to the egg mixture, leave for a few seconds and then turn them over and soak the other side.

Watch your bread here. If it's really dry, it'll soak up a lot of this custard so you'll want to only leave each slice in the custard mixture long enough to soak up a bit.

Note: The more custard the bread soaks up, the softer your french toast will be. If you want it drier and crispier don't let the bread soak up that much. For soft french toast, let the bread soak up more. The amount of custard you'll need will depend on this, so you may need to make more custard!

Step 3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. I use a non-stick pan for this. Add a bit of butter and a bit of oil.

Step 4. Add a slice or two of bread and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

french toast cooking in a frying pan

To serve, add a slice or two of the cooked French toast to a plate. Add whatever toppings you like. I use butter, maple syrup, and a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Grate fresh nutmeg on top for even more holiday flavors.

Tips for making French toast

  • Cook French toast over a medium heat to help ensure you burn your French toast
  • The more custard the bread soaks up, the softer your French toast will be. For soft French toast, let the bread soak up more custard. The amount of custard you'll need will depend on this, so you may need to make more.
  • If your bread is very dry it will soak up more custard. I like to just dip mine in rather than let it soak.

What to serve with Eggnog French toast

If you're serving this French toast recipe as part of a big brunch spread, try serving it with these cinnamon swirls, cranberry sweet rolls, eggnog chia pudding, or peanut butter banana French toast rolls.

eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg

FAQs

How do you dry bread for French Toast?

I just leave mine in the brown paper bag it comes it. I let it sit on the counter for a few days before making it.

Why do you use oil and butter for frying French toast?

I like to add oil to my butter because butter can burn easier.

Recipe

eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg
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Eggnog French Toast

Author : Jacqueline Piper
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Thick slices of bread are dipped into a rich eggnog custard, cooked until golden brown, and then topped with fluffy whipped cream, maple syrup, and an extra dash of nutmeg. The perfect brunch recipe for the holidays.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 8 thick slices bread slightly dried out
  • butter + oil for frying

For Serving

  • syrup optional
  • whipped cream optional
  • a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • In a wide shallow dish, mix together the eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Whisk well.
  • Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and then fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Serve as is or drizzle on syrup, add whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Notes

Notes – The more custard the bread soaks up, the softer your french toast will be. If you want it drier and crispier don't let the bread soak up that much. For soft french toast, let the bread soak up more. The amount of custard you'll need will depend on this, so you may need to make more custard!
Substitutions – Use your favorite bread, just make sure it's dried out a bit.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.

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eggnog french toast on a plate with syrup, whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg with a text overlay for pinterest

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