Easy Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole
This easy overnight eggnog French toast casserole is a holiday breakfast miracle. Prep it in ten minutes, let it soak overnight, and wake up to a golden, custardy, and incredibly delicious breakfast that tastes like a warm hug.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes (includes overnight soaking)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 12–14 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups eggnog (full-fat, store-bought or homemade)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for greasing and drizzling)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut brioche into 1-inch cubes. Spread on a baking sheet and let sit out for about 30 minutes to dry slightly.
- Make the custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs until frothy, about 30 seconds. Add eggnog, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved.
- Assemble the casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread bread cubes evenly in dish. Pour custard over bread, pressing gently with a spatula to submerge as much as possible.
- Soak overnight: Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally 8-12 hours.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from fridge and let sit 15-20 minutes. Uncover, drizzle remaining melted butter over top, and sprinkle with extra nutmeg. Bake 40-45 minutes until top is golden brown and center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Rest and serve: Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For best results, use stale or day-old bread. Full-fat eggnog is non-negotiable for proper texture. Let casserole rest after baking to allow custard to set. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil. For dairy-free, use dairy-free eggnog and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use gluten-free brioche.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
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