You guys, we are officially 3 days away from Christmas and it is FINALLY getting chilly here in Louisiana! Cold, windy weather always makes it feel more like Christmas. Though a little behind, now I can order gingerbread spiced lattes and bundle up with my scarves and sweaters and big ol’ winter boots!
…Although I do have a love/hate relationship with winter boots. You know how you walk around with a big smile on your face like everything is fine, but deep, deep down, in your shoe, your sock is slowly sliding down?
Me everyday.
We always have leftovers around the holidays, so we love finding ways to incorporate them into different meals so they don’t go to waste. This year we thought we’d spice things up by using leftover eggnog for french toast! The best thing about eggnog is that it already contains many of the ingredients that I would put in french toast anyway – milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg, so you really just need a couple more eggs and you’re good to go! I sliced some challah bread into one-inch slices and added a bit more cinnamon, vanilla, and some maple syrup to sweeten things up a bit. It’s the perfect way to add a little holiday spirit to your Christmas breakfast and use up that leftover eggnog.
Eggnog French Toast
2016-12-22 09:12:11
Yields 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices bread (preferably challah or brioche)
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- dash vanilla
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- maple syrup, warmed
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and eggnog. Be sure that the eggs are completely beaten and incorporated fully in the mixture.
- Pour the eggnog mixture into a shallow plate.
- Dip the bread into the egg mixture. (Note: if using a thin slice of bread, dip quickly to prevent bread from becoming soggy. Thick breads like challah and brioche can be soaked on both sides for longer.)
- Fry slices until golden brown, then flip over to brown other side. Serve warm with warmed maple syrup.
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I get the same problem with winter boots but since we rarely get to to wear them, I ignore it lol! French toast looks yummy!
Glad I’m not alone!! 🙂 Thanks, Jazz!
What a great idea. And a gorgeous photograph!
Thank you so much, Esther!
Lol… I live in Montreal and winter boots are a must here!!! And yes, we have all had that sliding sock problem. Merry Christmas!!
It’s the worst!! 😀 Thank you for taking the time to stop by, Annika – have a very Merry Christmas!
What a great way (and simple) to make French toast more festive! This looks lovely. Happy holidays!
Thank you!! <3 Have a Merry Christmas!
Sliding socks sounds terrible even when I am are wearing “regular” shoes. How else would I feel if I wear winter boots?? Anyway, this French toast sounds fab. I don’t mind having French toast everyday. 😀
Haha, thank you, Jhuls!! Hope you are having a Merry Christmas!!
I refuse to wear winter boots! Or rain boots! I don’t care, only leather riding boots for me ? Seriously, I have a hard time walking in them! Anyway, LOVE French toast. That I can have everyday. Your eggnog version sounds fantastic! ?
Leather riding boots is the way to go!! Thank you, Angie!! Merry Christmas!
Jasmine, your french toast is lovely and it sounds delicous! I mean eggnog – its a natural here!
Mollie
Thank you, Mollie!! I think this is going to become an annual tradition!
Nice!
Thank you!
This looks beautiful Jasmine! Pinning it for next Christmas! (is the planning too far ahead??!) –And– after a warm fall, we’re finally having some real weather here too. Today it’s down in the 50’s and we’ve even had rain last week, with more on the way!! Perfect for making fires and drinking mugs of tea. Stay cozy Blog-friend!! xo
Definitely not planning too early in my book! 🙂 It’s been really cold here (and by really cold, I mean in the 40s) and there’s a chance of snow on Thursday, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Enjoy your cozy fires and tea!! <3
It doesn’t have to be the holidays for me to try this right? I’m late, but I mean there is snow on the ground and this sounds soooo good! (And btw- Uggs. No socks required.)
UGGS!! Yes! You’re so right. Can you solve all my dilemmas?!?
I’m really not all that. But thank you. I just have to say that I’m going back through holiday posts that I’ve missed, and apparently you have a limit as to how long your comments remain open (which is brilliant). So I won’t be leaving any more comments for previous posts, but I do want to let you know that I am in awe that your Christmas shopping was done by December 2!!! You my dear should be solving my dilemmas!
I’m glad you reminded me about the comment limitation! I totally forgot I had it set up that way, but I’m glad you told me! I’ve been enjoying all the commentary, friend!