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Eggnog French Toast Casserole

This Eggnog French Toast Breakfast Casserole is the best breakfast casserole for holiday mornings. With its rich custard mixture made from creamy eggnog, brown sugar, and warm spices, this dish will have your whole family gathering around the table. Topped with a buttery crisp topping and served with a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a great option for celebrating special occasions like Christmas morning or just treating yourself to an indulgent sweet breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggnog, french toast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

For the Casserole

  • 12 slices of brioche bread cut into 1-inch cubes

Eggnog Custard

  • 1.5 cups eggnog
  • ½ cup whole milk or almond milk for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs

Cinnamon Sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ of the cinnamon sugar mixture
  • ⅓ cup cold butter cubed
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Instructions

Prepare the Custard Mixture

  • In a medium pan, whisk together the eggnog, whole milk, bourbon vanilla extract, teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter on medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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  • Set the milk mixture aside to cool while you prepare the bread.
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Chop the Bread

  • Use day-old bread for best results. Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half of them into a parchment-lined baking dish.
    Close-up of a person slicing soft, fresh bread on a cutting board with vibrant red nails.

Add the Eggs to the Custard

  • Whisk the large eggs into the cooled custard mixture, ensuring it’s well combined.
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Assemble the Casserole

  • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the first layer of bread.
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  • Add the remaining bread cubes and gently press them down.
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  • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked. At this point, let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
    Pouring custard over bread cubes for homemade bread pudding in a white dish, ready for baking.

Make the Crumble Topping

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, remaining cinnamon sugar, and cold butter. Blend in a blender until nice and crumbly.
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  • Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the casserole.
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Bake the Casserole

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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  • Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
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Prepare the Bourbon Syrup

  • In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, and unsalted butter. Heat over low-medium heat until the butter melts and the syrup is warm.
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Serve and Enjoy

  • Drizzle the bourbon syrup over the casserole before serving.
    Close-up of a delicious bread pudding with syrup poured over, served on a white plate on a wooden table.
  • Optionally, add toppings like fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
    Slice of cinnamon sugar French toast casserole topped with syrup on a white plate, perfect breakfast treat.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg