Eggnog French Toast Bake with Streusel

This Eggnog French Toast Bake with Streusel is a festive, make-ahead holiday breakfast that’s perfect for Christmas morning, winter brunch, or entertaining a crowd. Made with rich eggnog custard, soft brioche bread, and a crunchy pecan streusel topping, this baked French toast delivers classic holiday flavor with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love this Eggnog French Toast Bake with Streusel Topping

The best part of this dish is that it takes 5 minutes to put together with a few simple ingredients. You let it soak in the eggnog custard overnight and can pop it right into the oven to bake for 30 minutes on the morning you want to serve breakfast.

This recipe uses brioche which creates an ultra-soft, custardy center, while warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add that cozy, nostalgic holiday feel. A generous buttery pecan streusel topping bakes into a golden crunch that takes this dish from simple to special with minimal effort.

One of the biggest perks of this overnight French toast bake is how easy it is to prep ahead. Assemble everything the night before, let the bread soak up the eggnog custard, then bake it fresh in the morning while your kitchen fills with warm holiday aromas. It’s ideal for slow mornings, hosting family, or stress-free holiday entertaining.

Serve this Eggnog Streusel French Toast Bake with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream for a cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast that truly tastes like the holidays.

What You Will Need to Make French Toast Bake with Eggnog and Streusel

For the Casserole

• 1 loaf of brioche cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups eggnog
• 1/2 cup Whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Watkins Baking Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Ground Nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
  

For the Pecan Streusel Topping

½  cup all-purpose flour

½  cup light brown sugar

½ cup chopped pecans

4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed

½  teaspoon Watkins Ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon of Watkins Ground Nutmeg

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Eggnog French Toast Bake with Streusel Topping

Eggnog Streusel French Toast Bake made with brioche, warm spices, and a crunchy pecan topping. An easy make-ahead Christmas breakfast recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 15 people

Ingredients

  

For the Casserole (9×13 pan) or cut recipe in half to make an 8×8 pan

• 1 loaf of brioche cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups eggnog
• 1/2 cup Whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the Pecan Streusel Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 4 tablespoons cold salted butter cubed
• ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Pan: Grease an 9×13 baking dish. Cube the brioche and add to the pan.
• Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, eggnog, milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
• Combine: Pour the custard evenly over the brioche. Gently press the bread down so it fully absorbs the mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
• Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the cold butter and work it in with your fingers until crumbly.
• Add Topping: When you are ready to bake the french toast, sprinkle the streusel evenly over the casserole.
• Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and the center is set.
• Serve: Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Optional to drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, or add whipped cream.