A holiday twist to a brunch staple! Baked french toast brioche bread casserole with eggnog will be your next family favorite!
1 lb loaf of soft bread (preferably brioche bread)
4 large eggs, whole
2 egg whites
2 cups of eggnog
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Set aside a greased 9 x 13″ pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract; set aside.
Halve the bread slices into triangles and place atop one another in the baking dish. If you prefer breaking the bread into pieces, spread evenly in the pan.
Pour eggnog mixture over bread pieces ensuring they are fully saturated by gently pressing down with a spatula or spoon.
Soak overnight (or at least a few hours) in the refrigerator.
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes (for a softer texture) to one hour or more for a firmer consistency.
Drizzle with maple syrup or top with fruit!