Description
This baked French toast casserole is a delightful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining the richness of eggnog with soft brioche or challah bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Slice the bread into thick pieces (about 1 inch) and soak each piece in the custard mixture until fully coated.
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the soaked bread slices inside in an even layer.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve hot drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
- For best results, let the casserole sit overnight to absorb the flavors.
- Feel free to add berries or nuts for additional flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg