This Custardy Egg Nog French Toast Is Pure Christmas Morning Comfort 🎄☕🍞

egg nog

🥗Healthier: almond milk + egg + nutmeg

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar + vanilla

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Whisk the eggs in a bowl.

Add granulated sugar and salt to the eggs and whisk together.

Add cinnamon and nutmeg to the egg mixture and whisk.

Add vanilla extract and whisk again.

Pour in whole milk and whisk until combined.

Add eggnog and whisk until smooth.

Slice the hollow bread and layer it in a greased baking dish, overlapping the pieces.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, pressing down to ensure it is well coated.

Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, sprinkle turbinado sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the top and mix slightly.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Prepare the sauce by combining maple syrup, bourbon, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Sprinkle powdered sugar over the baked casserole before serving.

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