Bourbon Eggnog French Toast Bake
Prep Time:
15 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
Cook Time:
50-60 minutes
Serves:
6–8
Preparation
Prep the Bread: Butter a 9×13-inch (or equivalent 3-quart) baking dish. Arrange baguette pieces evenly in the dish.
Make Custard: Whisk together eggs, eggnog, bourbon, vanilla, and pumpkin spice blend until fully combined. Pour over bread, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prepare Topping: Combine softened butter, cinnamon, sugar, and maple syrup. Spoon over bread, filling nooks and crannies for flavor pockets.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Make Eggnog Sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggnog, half and half, cinnamon, sugar, sea salt, and cornstarch over medium heat. Wisk generously and cook until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens while continuing to whisk. Once you have reached the peek of your desired thickness immediately take off the heat and serve warm over French toast bake.
Tips & Notes
Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep the bake overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
Freezer-Friendly: Portion and freeze for later enjoyment.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with additional maple syrup or fresh berries for a festive touch.
Optional: Sprinkle with extra nutmeg or cinnamon sugar before baking for extra holiday aroma.
About The Recipe
Cozy up with this Bourbon Eggnog French Toast Bake — spiced, custardy, and topped with buttery maple goodness. Ideal for holiday brunches or winter treats.
Ingredients
French Toast Bake:
1 baguette, cut into pieces
4 large eggs
2 cups eggnog
2 oz bourbon
2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice)
Butter Spread Topping:
1 1/2 sticks softened butter
1 Tbsp cinnamon
3 oz maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
Eggnog Sauce:
1 1/2 cups eggnog
1/2 cup half and half
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp sugar
1 pinch coarse sea salt
1 Tbsp cornstarch