Eggnog French Toast with Sourdough
This Eggnog French Toast with Sourdough is a cozy Christmas breakfast made with thick, day-old sourdough bread soaked in a creamy eggnog custard with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. An easy holiday breakfast ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
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Ingredients
- 2 thick slices sourdough bread 1-inch thick, preferably day-old
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp of nutmeg
- ¼ tsp of salt
- 2-3 tablespoons butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prep the sourdough (2 minutes): If using fresh sourdough, let slices sit out for 30 minutes to dry slightly. Day-old sourdough works best as it absorbs the custard without falling apart.
- Make the custard (3 minutes): In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the bread (5 minutes): Dip each sourdough slice into the eggnog mixture, letting it soak for 45-60 seconds per side. Sourdough's dense texture needs slightly longer soaking than regular bread.
- Cook (12-15 minutes): Heat butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook soaked slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Sourdough may take slightly longer due to its density.
- Serve immediately: Top with powdered sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Servings: 1
Calories: 650kcal