Description
A festive twist on classic French toast using rich, creamy eggnog infused with warm spices and a splash of rum, perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf crusty country-style bread, sliced 1-inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog, store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional, can omit or use 2 teaspoons rum extract)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the Bread: Slice the loaf into 1-inch thick pieces and set aside to dry out for 15 minutes up to 48 hours to ensure the bread soaks up the batter well.
- Warm the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F and place a metal wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet to keep the toasted bread warm after cooking.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggnog, dark rum (if using), eggs, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Dunk the Bread: Dip two or three slices of bread into the eggnog batter, flipping to coat both sides thoroughly but gently to avoid breaking if soaked longer.
- Fry the Toast: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once melted, transfer the soaked bread slices to the skillet, letting excess batter drip off. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Keep Toast Warm: Move the cooked French toast to the wire rack in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat the soaking and frying process with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve: Serve the eggnog French toast warm topped with whipped cream and maple syrup for a delicious seasonal breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- Using slightly stale or dried-out bread improves soaking and texture of the French toast.
- If avoiding alcohol, substitute dark rum with rum extract or omit entirely.
- Use unsalted butter to better control salt levels in the dish.
- Keep cooked slices warm in the oven to maintain crispness while frying the rest.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
