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This french toast bake made with eggnog and cranberries is the perfect Christmas breakfast casserole and easy to make the night before

French Toast Bake with Eggnog and Cranberries

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Author Kelley @ Miss Information

Ingredient List

  • 1 1/2 loafs 1 lb. french bread cut into cubes
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 3 cups of eggnog I use the eggnog from the milk section in my grocery store
  • 1/4 cup bourbon optional
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg

Directions

  1. In the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish spread out bread cubes.
  2. Scatter fresh cranberries over the bread cubes.
  3. In a mixing bowl stir whisk eggs.
  4. Add in eggnog, bourbon, maple syrup, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Whisk until fully mixed.
  6. Pour over bread and cranberries.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and place in your refrigerator overnight.
  8. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour until the liquid is fully cooked.
  9. Optional - mix together 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar with 3-4 tablespoons of mix for a sweet glaze and drizzle it over the baked casserole