This Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole is a perfect Christmas breakfast recipe. Homemade French toast for a crowd with warm cinnamon and nutmeg spices.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Resting Time8 hourshrs
Total Time9 hourshrs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, Holiday, Vegetarian
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 700kcal
Ingredients
12cupslarge bread cubes(1 large loaf of French or Italian bread) (see note)
8Tablespoonsunsalted butter(1 stick) cold, cut into pieces
Instructions
Cut the bread into large cubes (see note and complete this step ahead of time if your bread is very soft).
Spray a large baking dish (9x13") with nonstick spray or coat in butter. Spread the bread cubes across the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, eggnog, cream, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Pour the mixture over the bread, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients together and use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles small pebbles. (This step can also be completed the night before and stored in the refrigerator overnight).
Sprinkle the topping over the bread.
Bake 45 minutes for a softer, bread pudding like texture, or 1 hour for a crisper texture.
Serve warm with toppings like fruit, butter, or syrup.
Notes
Cook closer to 45 minutes for a softer texture similar to bread pudding, or 1 hour for a crisper texture.Any plain flavored bread will work here. Use a crusty bread. If the bread is soft, cut and let it dry out partially in a warm or low (200F) oven until crisp to the touch (but not hard), or overnight. Make a soft bread crisper helps it retain its shape and volume when cooking.