Nothing says Christmas quite like eggnog! Which is why Eggnog French Toast Casserole is the perfect holiday breakfast! Eggnog, vanilla, and cinnamon give this traditional casserole some holiday flair.

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In our house holiday mornings always mean a French toast casserole of some sort. I prep it the night before, place it in the fridge, and pop it in the oven as soon as I get up. It's ready when we are!
We usually take a break in between unwrapping gifts to have breakfast. We sit among a pile of wrapping paper, torn boxes, and Christmas music playing in the background.
It's a holiday tradition that I don't want to stop anytime soon.
Don't worry too much if you have a family member not fond of eggnog! Kayla hates it..with a passion. Yet, she'll eat a plateful of this Eggnog French Toast.
Although you can taste the eggnog, the vanilla and cinnamon really lend itself to the flavors.
Oh, and this is not eggy like other French toast casseroles. I'm not too fond of eggs alone, and I've had plenty of French toast that I couldn't eat because it tastes like the actual egg. Not this.
It's a perfect balance of all the flavors.
Not convinced on the eggnog? That's ok! You could sub something else in its place. Maybe holiday milk? If you have no idea what I'm referring too, you have to look at Target. They have a couple of holiday milk flavors (cinnamon vanilla and chocolate mint).
Although we haven't tried it personally, it would make a wonderful alternative to the eggnog in this recipe. Have an egg allergy? No problem!
Check out our recipe for Egg Free French Toast Casserole. In place of the milk in that one, you could use a Silk brand nog in its place.
Want a French Toast Casserole that's different than all of this? You have to try our Cinnamon Cream Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin French Toast Casserole!
It is the ultimate in breakfast casseroles. It's creamy, sweet, and a holiday breakfast staple!
Can I use any type of bread?
You want to choose a thick bread - like French bread, Brioche, or challah
Tips for making the best French toast casserole:
- Make sure that you slice your bread thick - thin slices won't hold up, and will get mushy.
- Slicing your bread, and leaving it out for several hours to help dry it out, before assembling is a great idea.
How do you store French toast casserole?
For already cooked french toast casserole, allow to cool completely, and cover with foil. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheating french toast casserole?
Leave the foil covering the pan, and place into a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until warmed all the way through.
Holiday breakfast inspirations:
- Quick and Easy No Rise Cinnamon Rolls
- Very Berry French Toast Casserole
- Tots and Sausage Casserole
- Baked Hash Brown Cups
Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Nothing says Christmas quite like eggnog! Which is why Eggnog French Toast Casserole is the perfect holiday breakfast! Eggnog, vanilla, and cinnamon give this traditional casserole some holiday flair.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread, cut into 2 inch chunks
- 1 cup eggnog
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Coat a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place chunks of French bread into the baking dish.
- In a large 4-cup measuring cup, whisk together eggs, eggnog, vanilla, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Pour evenly over the top of the bread chunks. Cover with foil, and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the ingredients for the topping in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. Whisk together until the butter is melted. Pour over the top of the bread. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Top with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 466Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 620mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 2gSugar: 28gProtein: 16g
candy says
Everyone loves my eggnog french toast casserole and it is always so easy to make. Will have to compare your ingredients to mine and see what the difference is. Has eggnog in it so I know it will be delicious.
Rebecca Bryant says
Oh my, what a delicious way to celebrate the holidays. this would make the perfect Christmas breakfast treat.
Amber Myers says
This looks so fabulous. I love regular French Toast, so I know I'll love this version. Yum. What a perfect breakfast.
Jessica Joachim says
This looks so good! It would be perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch! I may just have to try this out very soon.
Jeanette says
I have never attempted something like this before but BOY does this look good! This is going to happen in this household for sure!!
Alli Smith says
My married daughter loves Eggnog and this would be the perfect dish to serve for Christmas breakfast. It looks scrumptious!
Joan Cajic says
My family would love this, pinning it to try.
serena says
I'm a fan of eggnog and this sounds delish. But now I'm curious about the holiday milks. Haven't seen them yet.
Taylor Aube says
My husband LOVES eggnog so I will definitely be making this recipe. Sounds like such a yummy combination too!
Melissa Chapman says
I love the idea of french toast in a casserole and the egg nog makes it so festive for the holidays. I will definitely keep this recipe and try it over and over to get it right.
Deb Dutta says
OMG I need to try this! They look so so yum!
Krystal Butherus says
How awesome is this! I love French toast and egg nog! This looks absolutely delicious!
Keki Cannon says
oh my gosh, this sounds beyond delish! my mom loves egg nog and I know this recipe will be perfect for a christmas morning tradition
Amber Florek says
I put Eggnog French Toast on a blog post for ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers, but your recipe looks better, so I'm gonna have to start recommending this one!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
We love french toast in my family. My Mom loves egg nog so I know she'd really like to try this dish.
Soonjoo says
My husband made French toast the other day for brunch and I would toss the recipe to him! I would love to try eggnog French toast yum!!!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
Oooh, I haven't tried any new recipes with egg nog in a while. I gotta make this because it sounds absolutely perfect for Christmas morning.
Emily says
Woah, this seriously sounds amazing! I have never had a casserole like this but know I will love it! We have family staying with us over the holidays and this would be such a yummy and easy to make breakfast idea. Thanks for sharing it!
Anita says
This looks delicious! I am going to have to try this. This will be a hit with my family.
Kitty says
Omg that looks yummmm... Perfect for this holiday season 😀 would love to try it for our christmas party 🙂
Melissa @primpandprimebeauty says
Two of my favorite things in a casserole! I would love to try this recipe on Christmas morning. My kids will love it 🙂
Laura @ MommyDearest says
YUM! You had me at French toast! I'll definitely be trying this over the holidays. My hubby loves egg nog
reesa says
OH this is the perfect christmas morning breakfast! I love french toast casseroles!
Tomi C says
I have some recipes for a few breakfast casseroles but I've never seen one using egg nog. This would be a great recipe to use up the last of the egg nog. We only buy around the holidays and usually end up tossing the last few sips or so.
Amanda says
I am always on the hunt for the perfect Christmas breakfast and this looks like a great contender. The key is something I can make the night before and not fuss with so I can focus on the gifts in the morning!
Rachel says
My family loves baked french toast. It is a holiday staple. I am going to have to give this variation a try.
Le Petite Wears says
OMG! This is just perfect for this season. Would really like to try this because I love french toast so much. This looks absolutely appetizing.
Rach Ferrucci says
Eggnog and French Toast- two of my favorite things. I can not wait to try this and it will be perfect for Christmas morning!
Hirra Pervaiz says
I love anything french toast. This casserole looks so perfect for a holiday weekend breakfast. Love it!
Dian says
mmm i think i will try it and surprise my girlfriend with the morning coffee
Hannah Marie says
This recipe is something new to me. I make french toast but not with eggnog. And if I could find this ingredient in a local store I would give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
AnnMarie John says
I love it! We can't always have eggnog because it's just too decadent and it would be nice to have it in a breakfast recipe like this French toast instead! I'm sure it's going to taste amazing!
Jen Giambalvo says
This sounds perfect for brunch or Christmas morning! We love french toast and this sounds divine. I am going to print this and get the ingredients to make it asap!
gingermommy says
This would make an amazing Christmas morning breakfast. I am totally going to have to try it. This sounds delicious.
Kita Bryant says
This sounds delicious! I always make the kids something special for Christmas morning and I think I will give this a shot this year.
Dana Peller says
I'm loving the idea of a french toast casserole -- mix in a little eggnog and I'm in love. I'll have to try this myself
Our Family World says
This would be the perfect breakfast casserole to wake up to on Christmas morning! I love French toast, and to have that together with eggnog in a casserole is just so delicious.
Kayvona says
THis looks so delicious! I definitely may make this for Christmas breakfast!! Eve
Bohemian Babushka says
ESO!! This is it. Christmas Breakfast. Made the night before and sure to be a hit with Sweetie and BIL. Gracias for the recipe, will be making 2 batches. BB2U
Cindy Ingalls says
This casserole sounds heavenly. What a sweet to wake up to on Christmas morning or really all holiday season long. I bet the bread just tastes amazing after soaking up the egg nog flaovr.
Christina says
Oh my gosh, this sounds amazing! Need to try making this.
Ophelia T says
I love French Toast. The casserole looks so delicious. I would love to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Debra Schroeder says
I’m not really a fan of eggnog but this sounds so delicious. I might have to try it for Christmas morning.
Mellissa says
I've actually tried a similar recipe and it was better than I could have ever imagined. I'm so happy you posted this because it reminds me that I need to definitely give that one another go.
Andrea @ Mama in the City says
Holy moly!! My kids would go crazy if I made this for them. Sounds like an amazing combo.
MONNKA says
It looks great! It sounds so easy and tasty>
Ricci says
Now this sounds like a French Toast recipe I could get down with! I need to try this ASAP!!
Anne Yedlin says
YES!!! Two things our family loves combined together. Will definitely be making this. It looks so darn good and super easy to make!
Rahul Khurana says
I love french toasts and haven't had them for a while now. Thes look absolutely delicious and a nice recipe to try. Yummyliscious. 🙂
Khushboo says
It looks yummy and delicious perfect for Christmas
Dina Demarest says
Oh, my kids love Eggnog! They would hate to see me not doing this. So, I guess here's another idea for Christmas Day breakfast!
Akamatra says
I have never tried eggnog and I am super curious about its taste. I do love French toast though!
Heather says
I'm really the only one in my house that likes eggnog but I'm pretty sure my family would have a different opinion of it if I made this for breakfast! YUM!
G&D Blog says
Oh my...I would love to try this twist of french toast! I believe this is a tasty one. 😀
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G&D Blog says
Oh my...I would love to try this twist of french toast! I believe this is a tasty one. 😀
Fi Ni Neachtain says
I've never had Egg Nog but I love French toast and this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'm going to give it a try 🙂
Sarah Bailey says
Now I would never have thought of doing something like eggnog toast but what an interesting idea, I definitely need to try and give it a go!
Christiana says
This eggnog French Toast looks so good! Perfect for Christmas mornings.