Description

Indulge in the festive flavors of Cinnamon Eggnog French Toast Casserole, a delightful breakfast treat that transforms the classic French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines the richness of eggnog with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a crunchy Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble for an irresistible finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, you can prep this casserole the night before and bake it fresh in the morning, allowing you to enjoy leisurely time with loved ones. Each serving is a comforting blend of creamy custard and crunchy topping, making every bite a delicious celebration of the season.

Ingredients

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1 loaf day-old French bread (cut into 1” cubes)
6 eggs
2 1/2 cups eggnog
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans (chopped)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over cubed French bread in the prepared dish.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For the crumble topping, combine chopped pecans with maple syrup and vanilla; set aside. In another bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until crumbly. Mix in pecans.
Sprinkle crumble over soaked bread mixture and bake for 45–55 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 340
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 150mg