Go Back

Eggnog Bake Indulgent Family Favorite

This is the Christmas breakfast casserole that'll have your whole family asking for it year after year! Prep it completely the night before, pop it in the fridge, and just bake it off while everyone's opening presents. The eggnog gives it such a rich, festive flavor that screams holiday morning—an
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf 16 oz French bread or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups eggnog
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure all pieces are soaked.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the top, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  6. On Christmas morning, preheat oven to 350°F and let the casserole sit at room temperature while oven heats.
  7. Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed, and the center is set.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.