Eggnog French Toast Recipe (2024)

Dec 2, 2022 · 24 Comments

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Eggnog French Toast is a super easy and festive breakfast for Christmas. It makes a delicious stress-free Christmas morning breakfast, and it's a perfect way to use up holiday eggnog.

Eggnog French Toast

Amidst the chaos on Christmas eve with last minute wrapping and baking and planning, I almost always forget to make breakfast the night before. So my favorite holiday breakfast is the Eggnog French Toast.

Eggnog French Toast is easy to make with just 5 ingredients.

It's also super festive for Christmas morning. It's made with creamy eggnog and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. You can use store-bought eggnog or homemade eggnog, like this one.

Best Bread for Eggnog French Toast

My favorite breads to use for eggnog french toast are French bread or Brioche. I love the thickness and density of French bread, and I love the slight sweetness of Brioche. The photos of this recipe I've used Brioche.

You can also use Pullman loaf, which is actually just the fancy name for traditional sandwich bread. A thick cut, such as Texas Toast works really well.

In general, the best bread to use for French toast is dense and/or thick so that it absorbs the egg mixture well, but still maintains its structure.

How to Bake Eggnog French Toast

To bake French toast, follow the recipe to prepare. After soaking bread, place bread on a buttered baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, until cooked through, flipping halfway through.

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Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast is a super easy and festive breakfast for Christmas. It makes a delicious stress-free Christmas morning breakfast, and it's a perfect way to use up holiday eggnog.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Eggnog French Toast

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

▢ 8 slices bread
▢ 6 eggs
▢ 1 cup eggnog
▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
▢ ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat griddle or skillet to medium heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until everything is combined and the mixture appears creamy.
Dunk a bread slice or two in the egg mixture, soaking each side for about 1 minute.
Place soaked bread on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook, flipping half-way through until golden on each side. Repeat until all bread has been cooked.

Notes

Use a dense, thick bread. It will hold its shape better.
Top your French toast with maple syrup, whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, banana slices, or even cranberry sauces.
Serve your French toast with yogurt, a fresh fruit salad, bacon or sausage.
Freezer Instructions: After cooking, place on a baking sheet, and freeze 4-6 hours. Then transfer to a freezer bag. Store for up to 4 months. To eat, place in the toaster, and toast until thawed.

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Update Info: This recipe was originally published in December 2014. It has then been republished with new pictures, video, and more detailed instructions in December 2019.

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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 09, 2019 at 8:43 am

There is seriously nothing as amazing as eggnog french toast during this time of year. I crave it for breakfast all holiday season long.
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Helen @ family-friends-food.com says
December 09, 2019 at 8:46 am

This looks delicious! Always important to start a special day with a special breakfast 🙂
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Erika says
December 09, 2019 at 9:31 am

I love this spin on French toast. Making it this weekend for sure!
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Linda says
December 09, 2019 at 9:36 am

I love the idea of making French Toast with eggnog! And the taste was phenomenal! It's like Christmas wrapped up on your breakfast plate. We topped ours with some fruit and whipped cream and every last bite was scarfed up. Now I'm ready to make this all season long.
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Jacqueline Debono says
December 09, 2019 at 9:55 am

French toast with eggnog, yes please! This is a fabulous Christmas breakfast idea!
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Rebecca says
January 13, 2020 at 1:59 pm

oh this french toast looks SOOO good! the eggnog flavor works so well with eggy delicious french toast
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Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
January 13, 2020 at 2:09 pm

Talk about kicking French Toast up a notch! This Eggnog French Toast looks fabulous!
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Kelly Anthony says
January 13, 2020 at 2:35 pm

I've never thought to freeze french toast but that is such a great idea to have on hand ready to go at any time.
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Anita says
January 13, 2020 at 2:37 pm

Eggnog is always fabulous when they are available and to celebrate the holiday season. And using them in french toasts is pure genius. 🙂
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Sophia says
January 13, 2020 at 2:45 pm

What a great idea to use eggnog in french toast! I can't wait to try this with my leftover eggnog from December!
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Dannii says
December 01, 2020 at 10:49 am

We love French toast, and this festive twist on it looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
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Natalie says
December 01, 2020 at 10:49 am

This is the perfect breakfast option for Christmas morning. Looks delicious! I'm making eggnog for Christmas so I will give this a try. My family loves Franch toast. I bet they will enjoy this too.
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Jill says
December 01, 2020 at 10:58 am

I'm a big fan of french toast at any time of year. But especially for a quick breakfast during all the holiday stress. Love the whipped cream on top!
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Jess says
December 01, 2020 at 12:04 pm

I LOVE that I can bake this in the oven and not stand over the stove flipping pieces of bread one or two at a time!
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Andrea Metlika says
December 02, 2020 at 10:46 am

Oh my, this sounds delightful! Can't wait to make this delicious breakfast!
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Michelle says
December 11, 2021 at 10:57 am

This looks amazing! Can't go wrong with French Toast. Excited to make this one with eggnog. Love that Holiday vibe.
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Dannii says
December 11, 2021 at 11:47 am

I love anything with eggnog, so this French toast sounds good to me.
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Andrea says
December 11, 2021 at 12:52 pm

The best way to have French toast during the winter season. Yummy!
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Gina says
December 11, 2021 at 1:53 pm

Every year we buy a little eggnog to drink and never finish it all. This is the perfect use for the leftovers!
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Claudia Lamascolo says
December 11, 2021 at 2:58 pm

I just found the perfect Christmas Day Breakfast thank you!
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Sofia Graf says
August 29, 2022 at 9:47 am

Eggnog French Toast is a baking recipe and I have tried with ghee. Baking with ghee is alwys a better option for ghee flavor and a high smoke point. I always use grass-fd ghee, which is nutritious also.
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Helene says
December 26, 2022 at 11:58 pm

This is a fantastic recipe! I made it Christmas morning & everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again!
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Sherry Delmenico says
December 28, 2022 at 12:42 pm

Excellent!!!!
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Helene says
January 29, 2023 at 10:20 am

I first made this on Christmas morning! Everyone loved it! I’ve made it several times since then. It’s easy & delicious, it’s a keeper! Thank you!
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FAQs

What is eggnog French toast? ›

Classic French toast is fairly simple to make, and eggnog French toast is just as easy. You simply swap out the milk for the eggnog. This also appeals to my sense of frugality, as I usually have a carton of eggnog in the fridge from the holidays that I can't drink fast enough.

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What mixes well with egg nog? ›

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

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Can I use eggnog instead of milk? ›

In fact, eggnog can be substituted into most recipes that call for a good portion of milk – see what options you like best! Add it to beverages: Surely, if you're an eggnog fan, you've tried Starbucks' featured holiday latte.

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What is the french name for eggnog? ›

Eggnog in french is “Lait de poule”. It literally means “chicken milk”.

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What is the secret to good French toast? ›

The secret ingredient in this fluffy French toast recipe: all-purpose flour! Flour binds the liquids together, which creates a more traditional “batter” and helps prevent soggy results. This extra ingredient ensures the French toast is crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside.

Should French toast have more eggs or milk? ›

Whatever you decide on, the ratio of liquid to egg will still be about ¼ cup liquid to one egg, and one egg per two slices of bread. So, if you want to make four slices of French toast, you would need four slices of bread, two eggs, and ½ cup milk. How's that for an easy recipe?

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What happens if you soak French toast too long? ›

The first is using fresh bread, which soaks up too much of the egg mixture and doesn't cook through, remaining eggy and soggy in the middle. Leaving the bread in the egg mixture for too long is another route to soggy French toast.

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Should you toast your bread before making French toast? ›

Use stale bread or toast the bread until it's golden-brown. It needs to be sturdy to hold up to the egg mixture. If the bread is fresh from the bag or you toast it too lightly, the finished dish will be soggy. Soak the toasted or untoasted bread for about 10 seconds per side to achieve the optimal texture.

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What makes egg nog so good? ›

“For a lot of people, it's the richness of the fat and flavor of the custard that gives eggnog its sensory appeal.”

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Does eggnog have raw eggs? ›

It has not been proven that raw egg whites are free of Salmonella bacteria. If you purchase eggnog from your local grocery store, the eggnog has been prepared with pasteurized eggs. You do not need to cook it.

How much alcohol is in eggnog? ›

A concentration of at least 20% of alcohol (about the same amounts of alcoholic spirits and milk or cream), and refrigeration are recommended for safety.

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What is eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

What did eggnog taste like? ›

Eggnog is very sweet and creamy, somewhat like a custard. Some have a little bit of sweet spice thanks to the cinnamon added to eggnog. You can also add vanilla to your drink for a special touch in your drink.

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Is eggnog the same as egg custard? ›

The most basic difference is that boiled custard is heated while true eggnog isn't. Both are made with milk, half and half, or cream, eggs, sugar, and usually a little vanilla. However, eggnog is very fluid and creamy because it hasn't been heated. Custard becomes thicker as it is heated, as the eggs cook.

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What's the difference between French Toast and egg toast? ›

What's the difference between French toast and eggy bread? In general, French Toast tends to be sweet and eggy bread is more savoury. With French toast, you might have cinnamon, syrup and berries, whereas eggy bread is more likely to be paired with bacon or a fried egg. However, French toast can also be savoury.

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Eggnog French Toast Recipe (2024)

Eggnog French Toast

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