This easy eggnog French toast is a cozy choice for Christmas morning or holiday brunch. Golden, rich, and full of classic eggnog flavor.

Eggnog French toast topped with melting butter and maple syrup, served on a white plate for a festive holiday breakfast.

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Easy Eggnog French Toast Recipe

Eggnog French toast is always on rotation in our house during the Christmas season. If you love my French bread French toast , this festive version is a fun way to switch things up for holiday mornings.

Made with eggnog, cinnamon, and nutmeg, it’s rich, cozy, and surprisingly simple to make. The eggnog adds just enough seasonal flavor without overpowering the classic French toast taste.

I also love this recipe for using up leftover eggnog after baking holiday treats like eggnog cookies. It’s an easy, no-waste way to turn a holiday staple into a cozy breakfast everyone looks forward to.

Ingredients for eggnog French toast mixture in a blender.

Ingredient Notes

No complicated ingredients needed for this recipe. Just use your leftover eggnog and other simple pantry staples to get started.

  • Eggnog: The best way to use leftover homemade eggnog.
  • Custard mixture: Eggs, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
  • Warm spices: Ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Bread: I use my brioche bread recipe but any thick bread like challah, sourdough, French bread or thick sliced sandwich bread works, too.
  • Butter: For greasing the skillet.
Dipping bread into eggnog mixture for French toast with eggnog.

How to Make Eggnog French Toast

  1. Combine eggnog mixture: Add eggnog, flour, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a blender and pulse until smooth. You can also whisk together the ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Dip bread into mixture, then cook: Dip the thick bread into the eggnog mixture and flip evenly to coat. Then place the bread on a buttered griddle (preheated to 350°F) or buttered skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown.
  3. Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately with all your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Pouring maple syrup on top of eggnog French toast.

To Keep Warm for a Crowd

If making a big batch for a crowd, you can easily keep this dish warm by popping it in the oven. Simply transfer the cooked eggnog french toast to a baking sheet and place in the oven at 175°F until ready to serve. This helps keep it warm, but won’t dry it out.

Optional Toppings

Just when you thought this eggnog French toast recipe couldn’t get any more delicious, try adding on your favorite toppings!

Eggnog French toast topped with melting butter and maple syrup for a cozy holiday breakfast.

More eggnog recipes? Try this eggnog cupcake recipe with eggnog frosting, or make eggnog fudge and eggnog pie!

More Holiday Breakfast Recipes

Eggnog French toast topped with melting butter and maple syrup, served on a white plate for a festive holiday breakfast.

Eggnog French Toast

5 from 10 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
This easy eggnog french toast is the perfect recipe for your Christmas morning or holiday brunch! It's golden, rich and full of delicious eggnog flavor.
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup eggnog
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 12 slices thick bread (I prefer brioche)

Optional toppings: berries, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, nutella, caramel, whipped cream, jam, syrup

Instructions

  • Eggnog mixture. Place 1 cup eggnog, 1/4 cup flour, 4 large eggs, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Alternatively place in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Dip and cooke bread. Preheat a griddle to 350°F or a skillet over medium-high heat. Butter before placing the bread on. Dip the bread into the egg mixture and flip to evenly coat. Then place the bread on the griddle and cook 2 minutes per side (or until lightly golden brown). Whisk the egg mixture as needed. 
  • Serve immediately or place on a baking sheet in the oven at 175°F to keep it warm. Top with your favorite toppings. 

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 304.93kcal, Carbohydrates: 41.61g, Protein: 13.06g, Fat: 9.27g, Saturated Fat: 3.96g, Cholesterol: 170.61mg, Sodium: 434.2mg, Potassium: 231.91mg, Fiber: 2.63g, Sugar: 12.94g, Vitamin A: 349.64IU, Vitamin C: 0.64mg, Calcium: 160.97mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.