Overnight Eggnog French Toast

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This overnight eggnog French toast is delicious, full of flavor, and so easy — it'll become a Christmas morning tradition! Needs no syrup. Whipped cream and sliced fruit like strawberries and bananas are great on top!

Overnight eggnog French toast served on plate.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 cups prepared eggnog

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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  2. Heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture begins to boil; remove the mixture from heat, and pour into the prepared baking dish.

    Melted butter and sugar in a casserole dish.

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  3. Place bread slices atop brown sugar mixture.

    Sliced bread on top of sugar mixture in a casserole dish.

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  4. Whisk eggs and eggnog together in a large bowl; pour over bread slices. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.

    A person pouring egg mixture over sliced bread.

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  5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator.

    French toast sliced in a casserole dish.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until custard has set, about 35 to 40 minutes. Increase heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C); remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking until the the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes more.

    Overnight eggnog French toast in a casserole dish.

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Cook’s Note

Instead of eggnog, you can use whole milk and add a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a tablespoon of vanilla.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

723 Calories
30g Fat
96g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 723
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 339mg 113%
Sodium 754mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 96g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 215mg 17%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 379mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.