Description
This Eggnog French Toast is rich, warmly spiced, and perfectly golden with cozy holiday flavor in every bite. Creamy eggnog blended with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg transforms a classic breakfast into something festive yet simple.
Ingredients
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 ¼ cups eggnog, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
10–12 slices brioche bread
Maple syrup, for topping
Eggnog whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle to 350°F to 375°F or heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Dip each slice of brioche bread into the eggnog mixture, coating both sides evenly without oversoaking. Allow excess mixture to drip back into the bowl.
- Place the coated bread onto the preheated griddle and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Spray additional cooking spray between batches if necessary.
- Serve immediately with warm maple syrup and a generous dollop of eggnog whipped cream.
Notes
Add a splash of rum extract for extra festive flavor.
Use thick-cut brioche or challah for a richer texture.
Substitute half of the eggnog with milk for a lighter option.
Add orange zest for brightness or sprinkle chopped pecans on top for crunch.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet over low heat to maintain texture.
Freeze with parchment paper between slices for up to 2 months and reheat from frozen.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
