Description
Whip up this eggnog French toast casserole for a delightful breakfast that’ll make your morning sparkle with festive comfort. Creamy, rich layers of bread soaked in classic holiday eggnog create a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Texas Toast, cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- ¾ cup milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
Fats and Extras:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk 5 large eggs, 1 cup eggnog, ¾ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon rum flavoring together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Dunk each cube of Texas Toast bread into the egg mixture, carefully coating each piece.
- Arrange the soaked bread cubes evenly in a 9-inch baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom.
- Pour any remaining egg mixture directly over the bread cubes to maximize moisture absorption.
- Dust the bread surface with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ½ teaspoon nutmeg, distributing the spices evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Melt ½ cup unsalted butter and mix with ¾ cup light brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and drizzle the butter-sugar mixture over the chilled bread.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped pecans across the top of the casserole for added crunch.
- Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F oven for exactly 40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and slightly crispy.
Notes
- Refrigerating the casserole overnight allows the bread to fully absorb the eggnog mixture, creating a rich, custardy texture.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results, as it will soak up the liquid more effectively without falling apart.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk eggnog with a low-fat or non-dairy alternative to reduce calories and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Customize the topping by adding chopped cranberries or swapping pecans for walnuts to give the casserole a personal twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg