French toast has been a family favorite, and often a Sunday breakfast for years. I’ve used the same french toast recipe since I can remember, but for the holidays, I wanted to give it a little twist. So I substituted milk for eggnog and made eggnog french toast.
We thought it was delicious and are planning on making it every year during the holidays. Since December 24th is National Eggnog Day, I wanted to share this eggnog french toast recipe so you can make it for your family too.
We usually buy the store brand egg nog, but this year I tried a new one, from Southern Comfort, that I found at Target. Holy YUM! Even my 8 year old loves it.
My other two, on the other hand, refuse to drink it. I tried to tell them that it tastes a lot like melted vanilla ice cream (because that was the only way I could explain it), but they won’t give me the benefit of the doubt. Maybe next year.
While you can use any type of bread you like, I always make french toast with challah. I buy it unsliced so that I can slice it as thick as we want it and it always comes out perfect.
If you choose to use another bread, the recipe will be exactly the same, so no changes needed. But if you’ve never made french toast with challah, I highly recommend it.
I have heard that a lot of people soak their bread in the refrigerator overnight in a covered dish, but I haven’t personally tried that myself. I like my french toast crispy so I’m afraid it might be too soggy. If you soak yours, I would love to hear how it turns out.
Equipment Needed for Eggnog French Toast
You can make this eggnog french toast in a pan, but I use this electric griddle that I found on Amazon. It’s incredibly lightweight, non-stick and fits lots of pancakes or french toast. We often use it to cook steaks as well. It’s definitely worth the money!
It’s made by DASH, the same company that makes the mini waffle maker that’s been all over TikTok lately. I bought one after seeing someone make a pickle and cheese waffle (yes, we did try it). Although I probably won’t make those again, the waffle maker is another must have for your kitchen!
You will also need a spatula and silicone tongs. Tongs make it easier to get it into your egg and eggnog mixture without getting it all over your hands (and the counter) .
I’ve tried to show the steps in photos above for you, to make it a bit easier.
Step 1: Sliced challah bread.
Step 2: Bowl with eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Mixture from step 2 after it’s been whisked.
Step 4: One slice of bread soaking in the mixture.
Step 5: Other side of the same slice of bread soaking in the mixture.
Step 6: Soaked bread browning on the skillet.
Now that you know a little bit about our eggnog french toast, I’m excited to share our recipe.
Eggnog French Toast
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Eggnog French Toast
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Description
A holiday twist on our favorite french toast recipe. Use your left over eggnog instead of milk and create the perfect holiday breakfast dish.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cups eggnog
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 slices challah bread
- butter or cooking spray
- powdered sugar and/or syrup
Instructions
- Lightly grease your electric griddle with cooking spray or butter and preheat.
- Whisk together eggs, egg nog, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract, in a shallow plate.
- Dip a slice of bread into the mixture, one at a time, making sure to soak both sides.
- Transfer to griddle and cook on each side until golden brown.
- Top with powdered sugar and/or maple syrup.
Notes
You can use any bread you’d like, but we find that thick slices of challah are the best for french toast!
- Category: Breakfast
Keywords: french toast, eggnog, breakfast
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rachel
December 27, 2020I LOVE challah bread for french toast but NEVER have used Egg Nog . MUUUUST TRY!
Erin
December 24, 2020OMG! Eggnog AND French toast TOGETHER?! I need to try this ASAP! I think I know what I am having for Christmas breakfast now…. YUM!!! 🙂
Tina Basu
December 24, 2020my husband loves french toast. I will make this one for him. but we don’t get ready made eggnog here!! Let’s see what can be done.
khoingn
December 24, 2020I find it really fit and delicious for a Christmas night from your pics.
Perhaps I should try making some to truly have the taste. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Kaz Dee
December 23, 2020Oh this looks so delicious! I love French Toast so am definitely going to try this, thank you. Kaz
Mahnoor Khurram
December 23, 2020I’ve only ever tried regular french toast. This one seems amazing!
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Nimra khan
December 23, 2020The recipe looks so delicious and yummy. I will definitely try this for my husband this weekend.
julie
December 23, 2020I haven’t had eggnog in years! This french toast recipe sounds amazing!
Blair Villanueva
December 23, 2020Now what is missing is my cup of brewed black coffee and I am all set with your eggnog French Toast! This is an awesome breakfast treat!
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Halimeh
December 22, 2020That looks amazing. I am going to try it out.
David
December 22, 2020Well, this post makes me feel so hungry! Thank you for the recipe!
Garf
December 22, 2020I want this for my supper. I like to dinner my breakfast.
Catalina
December 22, 2020My family will go crazy over these French toast! They look amazing!
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Janeane M Davis
December 22, 2020Egg nog and French toast are such a great combination of flavors.
Catherine
December 22, 2020A perfect treat for the whole family! This is perfect for Christmas morning and I cannot wait to make it for everyone. Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday season!
Dominique
December 22, 2020Ok you are speaking my language, this looks SO good! I will try this on Christmas!
Danielle
December 22, 2020I have been CRAVING french toast recently and this sounds like the perfect recipe. Christmas morning, perhaps? Thanks for sharing!
Ana De- Jesus
December 22, 2020First of all, I have to say that your photography is absolutely gorgeous. Secondly that eggnog french toast looks divine. I remember eating french toast and calling it eggy bread when I was younger haha.
Ruth I
December 22, 2020This looks like a heaven on my mouth. I can already tell I’ll be making one like right now. This is wonderful thank you for sharing this recipe! My family would love to have this.
Melissa cushing
December 22, 2020Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe. It looks amazing and I am picking up fresh Brioche Bread to make this for my family on Christmas Eve 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Sandy N Vyjay
December 22, 2020I think substituting milk with eggnog is an interesting twist in making French Toast. It seems to be a really filling and healthy breakfast ensuring a great start to the day.
Ryan Escat
December 22, 2020We don’t have eggnog day here in Philippines,but I will still try this. Looks so gorgeous,yum,yum,yum!
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Kileen
December 22, 2020I’ve never heard of eggnog french toast before but it sounds really yummy! I love eggnog so I know I would love this variation of french toast.
Nikki Wayne
December 22, 2020I love French toast,this sounds like a really great version of it.
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Fatima D Torres
December 22, 2020What a simple eggnog French toast recipe to try for the family! We love French toast recipes like this.
Wanda Lopez
December 21, 2020You are making me very hungry right now. I haven’t met a french toast I didn’t like. This recipe is easy and looks amazing. A Christmas morning kinda of breakfast.
Ashley t
December 21, 2020This eggnog French toast looks and sounds so delicious.
Celebrate Woman Today
December 21, 2020It’s a beautiful twist for a recipe you make all the time. Holidays are truly special.
Alicia Gonzalez
December 21, 2020Oh my goodness! That challah bread looks amazing and french toast is my absolute favorite!
Kelli A
December 21, 2020What a great idea! Eggnog french toast sounds like a perfect holiday brunch or breakfast option!
Pam Wattenbarger
December 21, 2020We just made some homemade egg nog last night and I think this will be the perfect recipe to use it with!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
December 21, 2020Oh wow, that is such an amazing idea. I’d love to give that a go on Christmas morning.
Kaitlyn
December 21, 2020Omg this looks amazing! I want it now. Great photos too
Ciara
December 21, 2020Wow! My childhood favorite was french toast, I’ve never seen it made with eggnog. I will have to try this out it looks delicious 😊
Matt Taylor
December 21, 2020This is so cool! I love French Toast, I have never thought to use egg nog instead of milk. A very great way to celebrate the holidays.
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Brianne
December 21, 2020These are SO going to be our special Christmas morning breakfast! The flavor sounds amazing, and I love the texture of the French toast.
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Bill
December 21, 2020That looks amazing! I love that thick, hearty bread, and combining French toast with eggnog is just genius.
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Amber Myers
December 21, 2020This looks incredible. I know my family will love it. I will have to make it for breakfast one morning!
Sakshi
December 21, 2020You know I have always been fascinated by eggnog 😍 and those photos are so stunning. I love how you have posted a picture at every step 😊
Catherine Sokolowski
December 21, 2020I bought some eggnog just to be able to try eggnog french toast but didn’t have a recipe for it and was just going to wing it. I am so glad that I found your post first! I will definitely buy challah bread and use some vanilla in the mixture. Thank you for sharing!!