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golden eggnog French toast slices dusted with powdered sugar and topped with a pat of butter, shown in a wide horizontal composition on a ceramic plate over a festive table runner with cinnamon sticks, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Eggnog French Toast

Slices of bread soaked in spiced egg nog and grilled until golden brown and custardy on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 thick bread slices
  • 1.5 cups eggnog
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the eggnog, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
  2. Soak each bread slice in the mixture for about 20 seconds per side.
  3. Melt the butter on a griddle over medium heat.
  4. Cook the slices 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set.
  5. Transfer to plates and dust with powdered sugar.
  6. Serve warm with a drizzle of syrup.

Notes

Day-old bread soaks up the custard best without falling apart.