Eggnog French Toast Recipe (2024)

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Eggnog French Toast is a super easy and festive breakfast for Christmas. It makes a delicious stress-free Christmas morning breakfast, and it's a perfect way to use up holiday eggnog.

Eggnog French Toast Recipe (1)

Eggnog French Toast

Amidst the chaos on Christmas eve with last minute wrapping and baking and planning, I almost always forget to make breakfast the night before. So my favorite holiday breakfast is the Eggnog French Toast.

Eggnog French Toast is easy to make with just 5 ingredients.

It's also super festive for Christmas morning. It's made with creamy eggnog and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. You can use store-bought eggnog or homemade eggnog, like this one.

Best Bread for Eggnog French Toast

My favorite breads to use for eggnog french toast are French bread or Brioche. I love the thickness and density of French bread, and I love the slight sweetness of Brioche. The photos of this recipe I've used Brioche.

You can also use Pullman loaf, which is actually just the fancy name for traditional sandwich bread. A thick cut, such as Texas Toast works really well.

In general, the best bread to use for French toast is dense and/or thick so that it absorbs the egg mixture well, but still maintains its structure.

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How to Bake Eggnog French Toast

To bake French toast, follow the recipe to prepare. After soaking bread, place bread on a buttered baking sheet. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, until cooked through, flipping halfway through.

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Eggnog French Toast Recipe (3)

Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast is a super easy and festive breakfast for Christmas. It makes a delicious stress-free Christmas morning breakfast, and it's a perfect way to use up holiday eggnog.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Eggnog French Toast

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat griddle or skillet to medium heat.

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until everything is combined and the mixture appears creamy.

  • Dunk a bread slice or two in the egg mixture, soaking each side for about 1 minute.

  • Place soaked bread on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook, flipping half-way through until golden on each side. Repeat until all bread has been cooked.

Notes

  • Use a dense, thick bread. It will hold its shape better.
  • Top your French toast with maple syrup, whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, fresh berries, banana slices, or even cranberry sauces.
  • Serve your French toast with yogurt, a fresh fruit salad, bacon or sausage.
  • Freezer Instructions: After cooking, place on a baking sheet, and freeze 4-6 hours. Then transfer to a freezer bag. Store for up to 4 months. To eat, place in the toaster, and toast until thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg

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Update Info: This recipe was originally published in December 2014. It has then been republished with new pictures, video, and more detailed instructions in December 2019.

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  1. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    There is seriously nothing as amazing as eggnog french toast during this time of year. I crave it for breakfast all holiday season long.

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  2. Helen @ family-friends-food.com says

    This looks delicious! Always important to start a special day with a special breakfast 🙂

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  3. Erika says

    I love this spin on French toast. Making it this weekend for sure!

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  4. Linda says

    I love the idea of making French Toast with eggnog! And the taste was phenomenal! It's like Christmas wrapped up on your breakfast plate. We topped ours with some fruit and whipped cream and every last bite was scarfed up. Now I'm ready to make this all season long.

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  5. Jacqueline Debono says

    French toast with eggnog, yes please! This is a fabulous Christmas breakfast idea!

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  6. Rebecca says

    oh this french toast looks SOOO good! the eggnog flavor works so well with eggy delicious french toast

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  7. Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says

    Talk about kicking French Toast up a notch! This Eggnog French Toast looks fabulous!

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  8. Anita says

    Eggnog is always fabulous when they are available and to celebrate the holiday season. And using them in french toasts is pure genius. 🙂

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  9. Sophia says

    What a great idea to use eggnog in french toast! I can't wait to try this with my leftover eggnog from December!

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  10. Dannii says

    We love French toast, and this festive twist on it looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.

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  11. Natalie says

    This is the perfect breakfast option for Christmas morning. Looks delicious! I'm making eggnog for Christmas so I will give this a try. My family loves Franch toast. I bet they will enjoy this too.

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  12. Jill says

    I'm a big fan of french toast at any time of year. But especially for a quick breakfast during all the holiday stress. Love the whipped cream on top!

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  13. Jess says

    I LOVE that I can bake this in the oven and not stand over the stove flipping pieces of bread one or two at a time!

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  14. Andrea Metlika says

    Oh my, this sounds delightful! Can't wait to make this delicious breakfast!

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  15. Michelle says

    This looks amazing! Can't go wrong with French Toast. Excited to make this one with eggnog. Love that Holiday vibe.

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  16. Dannii says

    I love anything with eggnog, so this French toast sounds good to me.

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  17. Andrea says

    The best way to have French toast during the winter season. Yummy!

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  18. Gina says

    Every year we buy a little eggnog to drink and never finish it all. This is the perfect use for the leftovers!

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  19. Claudia Lamascolo says

    I just found the perfect Christmas Day Breakfast thank you!

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  20. Sofia Graf says

    Eggnog French Toast is a baking recipe and I have tried with ghee. Baking with ghee is alwys a better option for ghee flavor and a high smoke point. I always use grass-fd ghee, which is nutritious also.

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  21. Helene says

    This is a fantastic recipe! I made it Christmas morning & everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again!

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  22. Sherry Delmenico says

    Excellent!!!!

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  23. Helene says

    I first made this on Christmas morning! Everyone loved it! I’ve made it several times since then. It’s easy & delicious, it’s a keeper! Thank you!

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Eggnog French Toast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is eggnog french toast? ›

Classic French toast is fairly simple to make, and eggnog French toast is just as easy. You simply swap out the milk for the eggnog. This also appeals to my sense of frugality, as I usually have a carton of eggnog in the fridge from the holidays that I can't drink fast enough.

Can I use eggnog instead of milk? ›

Or add a little holiday cheer to pancakes or waffles by simply swapping out the regular milk with the same amount of eggnog. It's a good thing maple pairs so well with the flavors of eggnog! If you just want to keep it simple, use up some of that eggnog by swapping it for your usual coffee creamer.

What is the french name for eggnog? ›

Eggnog in french is “Lait de poule”. It literally means “chicken milk”.

What's the difference between French toast and egg toast? ›

What's the difference between French toast and eggy bread? In general, French Toast tends to be sweet and eggy bread is more savoury. With French toast, you might have cinnamon, syrup and berries, whereas eggy bread is more likely to be paired with bacon or a fried egg. However, French toast can also be savoury.

What do you call eggnog with alcohol? ›

"Tom and Jerry is a form of hot eggnog [co*cktail] that was once popular." The Tom and Jerry was invented by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s, using brandy and rum added to eggnog and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. It is a traditional Christmastime co*cktail in the United States.

Why you should be careful with that eggnog? ›

Refrigerated eggs with clean, uncracked shells can still be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe.

Why do they stop selling eggnog? ›

Most plants keep producing eggnog through New Year's, and start dumping their unsold product in January. Although associated with the holidays, eggnog doesn't need to be seasonal. Dairy plants could produce small batches of eggnog off-season for hard-core nogheads, but they don't because it's not cost-effective.

Why is eggnog healthy? ›

Health Benefits of Eggnog

“While eggnog is not necessarily a 'health food', there are nutritional benefits coming from milk and cream, which contain protein and essential vitamins including calcium, and vitamins A, D, E and K,” Ariel Rasabi Cohn, MS, RD, LDN, founder of Whole Health Nutrition, LLC, told Health.

What is the secret to the best French toast? ›

The secret ingredient in this fluffy French toast recipe: all-purpose flour! Flour binds the liquids together, which creates a more traditional “batter” and helps prevent soggy results. This extra ingredient ensures the French toast is crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside.

What does nog stand for in eggnog? ›

Some say “nog” comes from “noggin,” meaning a wooden cup, or “grog,” a strong beer. By the late 18th century, the combined term “eggnog” stuck. Eggnog purists argue that those who don't like the Yuletide drink have simply never tasted the real thing.

What do the English call eggnog? ›

Eggnog is called eggnog everywhere English is spoken. It originated in medieval Britain, derived from posset, a drink made of milk and wine.

Why is eggnog so expensive? ›

First off, homemade eggnog gets its thickness and flavor from real eggs, but compared to other ingredients in commercial eggnog, eggs are expensive.

What is eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

What did eggnog taste like? ›

Eggnog is very sweet and creamy, somewhat like a custard. Some have a little bit of sweet spice thanks to the cinnamon added to eggnog. You can also add vanilla to your drink for a special touch in your drink.

Is eggnog the same as egg custard? ›

Boiled custard is thicker and creamier, making it more suitable for desserts and as a topping for pies and cakes. Eggnog, with its lighter consistency and festive spices, is better suited for sipping as a beverage or incorporating into recipes that call for a liquid with a hint of spice and sweetness.

Why is eggnog called lait de poule? ›

Do you know what lait de poule is? It's chicken milk, or what we would call, eggnog. But in France it's called, lait de poule, which translates as milk of chicken.

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