Description
Eggnog French Toast is a festive and rich breakfast treat, featuring thick slices of bread soaked in a creamy eggnog batter with warm spices. Perfect for holiday mornings, this recipe combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a quick and easy skillet-cooked delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 thick slices bread (Sara Lee Artesana or brioche recommended)
Batter
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat your griddle to 350 degrees F or heat a skillet over medium heat, ensuring it’s well warmed to cook the French toast evenly.
- Prepare the Batter: Combine all the ingredients except the bread — eggs, eggnog, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and flour — in a blender or whisk in a shallow dish. It’s okay if the flour doesn’t blend perfectly smooth when whisking by hand.
- Coat the Bread: Grease your skillet or griddle with butter or non-stick spray. Dip each slice of bread into the batter, turning to fully and generously coat both sides to absorb the flavors.
- Cook the French Toast: Place each coated slice on the hot cooking surface. Cook for a few minutes until the bottom turns golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until similarly golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve your Eggnog French Toast hot with cinnamon syrup, regular syrup, and a dusting of extra cinnamon to enhance the warm, festive flavors.
Notes
- Using thick slices of sturdy bread like brioche or Sara Lee Artesana helps the toast hold the batter and prevents sogginess.
- Room temperature eggs ensure a smoother batter and better mixing.
- If you prefer a stronger eggnog flavor, consider slightly reducing the flour to allow more liquid absorption.
- Adjust the cooking temperature if your French toast browns too quickly before cooking through.
- This recipe serves 8 slices, perfect for a family brunch or festive gathering.
