This breakfast casserole brings all the flavor of the festive beverage into a sweet one-dish breakfast.
Holiday hosts know that amake-ahead breakfastcasserole can save Christmas morning.
You have presents to wrap, cards to sign, and family to see.
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There’s no reason to spend extra time in the kitchen on such a happy, but busy morning.
This Eggnog French Toast Casserole brings all the flavor ofthe festive beverageinto a sweet one-dish breakfast.
For an easy side, use your trusty sheet pan to cook a plate full ofcrispy bacon.
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This year, your family might just think that theChristmas brunchspread is better than any gift under the tree.
Challah BreadChallah is a traditional Jewish braided bread made with eggs.
For the ambitious, you might learn to make it yourself with ourChallah Breadrecipe.
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Avoid using pre-sliced white bread as it’s too thin for this recipe.
Refrigerated EggnogThis ingredient is what gives this French toast its holiday flavor.
Our editors prefer Louisiana’s Southern Comfort Eggnog.
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Turbinado SugarThis sugar comes from the first pressing of sugar cane and retains more of its natural molasses.
Turbinado is coarser, darker, and has more flavor than granulated or brown sugar.
Step 1.
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Pour this custard mixture over the bread to fully coat.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.
Step 2.
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Bake
Uncover the casserole.
Bake in a 350F oven until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 3.
Dust casserole with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup-bourbon sauce.
Toasted or stale bread will also absorb the custard without getting soggy.
Can bread be too stale for French toast casserole?
Even rock-hard bread can be revived, especially as this casserole sits overnight.
Of course, you shouldn’t use old bread if there are any visible signs of spoilage like mold.
How long can you leave Overnight Eggnog-French Toast in the fridge?
Reheat it in the oven until warm in the center, or microwave individual servings.
What goes well with this casserole?
This French toast is the perfect addition to a Christmas breakfast or brunch spread.
It goes great with sides of eggs, bacon, and sausage.
It would be delicious served with afresh fruit salad, yogurt and granola, or breakfast potatoes.
It was moist and delicious and tasted like a cross between a flan and bread pudding.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1(16- to 18-oz.)
Pour mixture over bread to fully coat.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Stir together turbinado sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each nutmeg and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Sprinkle over bread mixture.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.
Dust casserole with powdered sugar; serve with maple syrup-bourbon sauce.
