Eggnog French Toast Custard
This eggnog French toast casserole is a cozy, make-ahead holiday breakfast made with brioche soaked in a spiced eggnog custard and finished with a crisp streusel topping. Assemble it the night before or bake it the same morning for an easy Christmas breakfast or brunch that serves a crowd with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Baking dish 9x13 inches
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 12 cups brioche bread cut into cubes
- 3 cups eggnog
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
For the Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
Instructions
- Add the brioche cubes to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the custard is smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the brioche cubes in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula or your hands to gently toss until all the cubes are coated. Let the mixture sit for 15 to 20 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
- Grease a 9x13 casserole dish and transfer the soaked brioche mixture into the dish. Spread it into an even layer.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the soaked brioche. Add a few fresh cranberries across the top.
- Bake at 350℉ for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden and crisp and the center feels set when lightly pressed.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it, then bake it in the morning.
- If baking straight from the refrigerator, add 5 to 10 extra minutes to the bake time.
- Let the casserole rest after baking so it sets and slices cleanly.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the whole dish in the oven at 300 degrees until heated through.
