Description
This Eggnog French Toast Casserole is a festive, comforting dish perfect for holiday mornings or special brunches. Cubes of Texas Toast soak up a rich mixture of eggs, eggnog, milk, and flavorful spices, then bake to golden perfection topped with a buttery brown sugar glaze and optional pecans for crunch. Simple to prepare the night before and bake in the morning, it delivers warm, cozy flavors with a hint of rum and nutmeg that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf Texas Toast (about 14 slices), cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, milk, and rum flavoring until well combined and smooth.
- Soak the bread: Dip the cubed Texas Toast into the eggnog mixture, ensuring each piece is coated well. Place the coated bread cubes evenly into a 9-inch baking dish. Pour any remaining custard mixture over the top, making sure all pieces are soaked. Sprinkle the mixture evenly with cinnamon and nutmeg to add warm spice notes.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and refrigerate it overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard flavors.
- Prepare topping: When ready to bake, mix the melted unsalted butter with the packed light brown sugar in a small bowl until combined.
- Add topping and bake: Remove the casserole from the fridge and pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly over the bread. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for a delightful crunch. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden and bubbling.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this rich, festive casserole warm for a comforting breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with additional eggnog for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer, replace the rum flavoring with vanilla extract.
- Look for a loaf of bread approximately 16 oz; brioche bread works especially well for a tender, buttery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/9th of casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
