Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole

Baked overnight french toast casserole in a glass baking dish, topped with cream cheese glaze.

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Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole

This make-ahead baked overnight eggnog French toast casserole with streusel topping is a family favorite. The sweet, creamy eggnog combined with warm, crunchy toast creates a delicious casserole that takes only minutes to prep the night before.

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

9 x 13-inch Baking dish

Ingredients

For the French Toast

1 loaf French Bread cut or tore in 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
2½ cups eggnog
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Streusel Topping

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter
Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or cream cheese glaze for serving

For the Cream Cheese Glaze (optional)

2 ounces cream cheese softened
⅛ cup butter softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prep. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: Add bread. Spread bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Combine. Whisk together the eggs, then add the eggnog, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the eggnog mixture evenly over the bread cubes, making sure that all of the bread is moistened. Flip some of the bread pieces over if they don't get any custard mixture on them.
Step 4: Refrigerate. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 8 hours.
Step 5: Streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in the butter until it forms a crumbly texture with pea-size clumps. Place in an airtight container or plastic bag, and place in the fridge until ready to use.
Step 6: Bake. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the casserole. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, until the casserole is cooked through and set.
Step 7: Make the glaze, if desired. To make the cream cheese glaze, blend the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
Step 8: Serve. Serve individual portions warm with a cream cheese glaze drizzle, a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of real maple syrup, or fresh berries.

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Notes

Use Stale Bread: Stale bread soaks up the custard easily.

Streusel Topping: Optional but highly recommended.

Bake until Set: Ensure the center is set before removing from the oven.

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