Name: Eggnog Sourdough French Toast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 6 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 loaf day-old sourdough bread (14–16 oz); 2 cups eggnog; 1/2 cup whole milk; 6 large eggs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp melted salted butter; 1–2 tbsp bourbon or rum (optional); optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries

Description

A cozy make-ahead holiday breakfast featuring sourdough soaked in a rich eggnog custard and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

1 loaf day-old sourdough bread (14–16 oz)

2 cups eggnog

1/2 cup whole milk

6 large eggs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

2 tbsp melted salted butter

1–2 tbsp bourbon or rum (optional)

optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries

Instructions

1. Cube day-old sourdough into 1–1.5-inch pieces and lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish

2. Layer half of the bread cubes in the dish

3. Whisk eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter and bourbon or rum until smooth

4. Pour half of the custard over the first bread layer to soak

5. Add remaining bread cubes and pour remaining custard on top, pressing gently

6. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and remove casserole from fridge 30 minutes before baking

8. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until puffed and golden brown, tent with foil if top browns too quickly

9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving

10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, whipped cream or fresh berries

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice

Keywords: eggnog french toast, overnight french toast, holiday breakfast, sourdough french toast, eggnog casserole, baked french toast, christmas brunch