Strange can be simple.
Simple is strange in my kitchen!
This recipe consists of simply two things: bread and eggnog. It’s what we had for breakfast brunch lunch linner (we like to sleep) on Christmas morning. And a giant side of champagne because all the rum Mom dumps in her eggnog would have cooked out. 😉
We did get a little complex with the homemade eggnog and using chocolate chip brioche. I neglected a picture, but I also made fresh whipped cream with coconut rum to top. You don’t have to get that fancy… but it didn’t suck.
Also served was scrambled eggs with spinach and onion for protein and greens. And bacon. Because bacon.
Mom likes to set a fancy table. This one had a gorgeous centerpiece, a charcuterie, ambrosia, and a magnum bottle of sparkling from Schramsberg.
It was so good we didn’t worry about opening presents until almost 2!
It’s a little past the holidays, but why not keep celebrating and try this out? It’s strange… but good! Besides, the eggnog is on sale at Whole Foods! 😉
Eggnog Baked French Toast
- 1 loaf bread, cubed
- 2 C eggnog
Dip cubes of bread in the eggnog. Place slices evenly in a greased pyrex dish. Pour any remaining mixture over the slices.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat oven to 400. Bake for 20-25 minutes (until poofed up and golden brown on top).
Place on rack to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Makes 8-10 servings.
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That magnum bottle was goooooone, plus 2 more standard sized ones. There were 7 of us! 5 of the 7 were drinking…
Do you like eggnog? I never have… but I love it baked!
How was New Years Eve? I have much to share! Later…
Oh my. my alcohol issue is getting serious, I swear. I don’t even remember the last day I was without booze! I love eggnog – when I was at Tim’s over christmas, we eat frozen eggnog out of a jar with a spoon. It was booze crack.
Happy New Year Babe and all the other wishes I already texted you :-), love you!!
My name is Laura and I’ve been sober for 2 days.
Do you know I’ve never had eggnog? Crazy right??? I don’t eat a lot of dairy and definitely don’t do milk but I feel like I need to taste it once. Happy New Year!
It’s worth a taste, but I always found it hard to drink more than a sip. It’s thick!
I’ve never had eggnog either! So lame. But I would happily devour all that bacon.
I should have put bacon IN the eggnog thing!
OMGAHHHH doing this!!!
Looks amazing and I think I love your mom. sounds amazing! More champagne being popped tonight!
My mom does rock. 🙂
Wow eggnog french toast super creative! I bet that was a big hit
What a creative idea, this french toast looks absolutely delicious 😀
Happy New Year!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hi there! I love strange but simple foods and recipes, and eat like that often. In fact, my favorite lunch as of late is a baked sweet potato with dippy fried eggs. Mix them together and you get a taste sensation. That french toast sounds amazing … I didn’t get a chance to have egg nog this holiday season and now I’m kicking myself! Happy weekend to you!:)
Hi! I love a runny egg and sweet potato! That texture combo is a win. 🙂
We had Baked French Toast on Christmas morning too. Ours was lacking in eggnog, although it did have baked apple slices on the bottom. Surely, that has to count for something.
Ohhhh… should have done that too!
WTH? I made it through the entire holiday season without a drop of eggnog? I could’ve used a bit of this dish!
You had me at bacon and eggnog. 😉 This is a great way to utilize leftover eggnog (as if there should be any) after Christmas Day 😉 I hope you and yours had a wonderful New Years celebration Laura!! Happy 2015 girlie looking forward to connecting more this year! Take Care -Iva
Thank you! Looking forward to getting to know you better too! Cheers!
My new year’s eve was smashingly good! 🙂 I went to a costume party, and I never dress in costumes, except for maybe 2 or 3 other times, so it was super fun. We did steam punk costumes, and just thanked God for an AWESOME year. And yes, I love eggnog.
That sounds like fun! Glad you had a good one!