Overnight Eggnog French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Delicious Overnight Eggnog French Toast Recipe for Breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

364

Sugar

18g

Fat

17g

Overnight Eggnog French Toast is a delicious, sweet breakfast dish that is perfect for the holiday season. This recipe is a twist on classic French toast that uses eggnog to add a creamy, rich flavor to the dish. The overnight preparation makes this dish even more convenient, and it's a great way to use up leftover eggnog from holiday celebrations. The warm spices in this recipe like nutmeg and vanilla add to the richness of this dish, making it a favorite indulgence during the festive season.

Instructions

1.	Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2.	In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, half-and-half or milk, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, and rum extract.
3.	Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the egg mixture, then place them in the baking dish.
4.	Pour any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread.
5.	Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
6.	In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F.
7.	Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and bake the French toast for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the egg is cooked through.
8.	Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

PROS

This Overnight Eggnog French Toast is a great make-ahead breakfast dish that you can prepare the night before.

It is sweet, flavorful, and easy to make, making it a perfect choice for busy mornings.

It is also a great way to use up leftover eggnog from the holidays.

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe also requires some planning ahead to let the bread soak in the egg mixture overnight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This breakfast recipe provides essential nutrients from eggs like protein, healthy fats, and vitamins B2, B12, and D. It also adds the calcium and other benefits of milk. Nutmeg is an excellent source of copper, an essential mineral that helps your body utilize iron and produce red blood cells. Vanilla contains antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.

	9 eggs
	3 cups half-and-half or 3 cups milk
	1/3 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
	2 teaspoons vanilla
	1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
	24 slices French bread
	powdered sugar