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Spiked Egg Nog French Toast

October 26, 2007 by Nicole 52 Comments

Spiked Egg Nog French Toast

Get into the holiday spirit a little early this year with some quick and easy egg nog french toast for breakfast! Although drinking spiked egg nog for breakfast might be frowned upon, sneaking a touch of rum into your french toast won’t cause any harm. Don’t worry, it will be our little secret!

I was surprised to see egg nog for sale at our grocery store on base last week because it seems a little early. I don’t really drink the stuff but I picked up a quart when I saw because my husband loves egg nog! I like the flavor of it but it’s just too thick and rich for me. The way it coats my throat as I’m drinking it just reminds me how unhealthy it actually is!

But one day when I saw it sitting in the fridge it occurred to me that egg nog would be perfect in french toast! I usually add some cinnamon and vanilla to my french toast anyway so I figured that egg nog instead of milk would just make it that much better! The rum was an afterthought but it really adds a great flavor!

If you’re making this for kids or if you don’t have any rum on hand, just omit it and add half a teaspoon of vanilla in it’s place.

I used texas toast style bread for this recipe which is basically just white sandwich bread that has been sliced thicker than normal. I get it in the grocery store but I don’t think it’s available everywhere. Feel free to use whatever type of bread you like. Thick-sliced bread that is just slightly stale works great for french toast.

For a really special version of this recipe, try using brioche or homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread!

My postings will probably be shorter and rather sporadic over the next few weeks. As I have mentioned, we are in the process of preparing to move back to the United States after being here in Sicily for the last four years. Part of our stuff was packed up and picked up today and by Monday, everything will be gone. I won’t see anything from kitchen for about two months!

We’ll be living here with some borrowed furnishings for a little while longer but I’m not sure what kitchen gear I’ll end up with! I do have lots of pantry items that can’t be shipped and need to be used up before we leave so I will be doing some baking and cooking during the next two weeks even if it means borrowing some some pans from friends!

Well enough about moving, here’s the french toast recipe!

Spiked Egg Nog French Toast

2 eggs
1/2 C. store bought egg nog
2 T. spiced rum (optional)
1/4 t. pumpkin pie spice (or 1/8 t. cinnamon plus 1/8 t. nutmeg)
6 slices bread

Whisk together eggs, egg nog, rum and spices. Heat a griddle. Dip bread in egg mixture, allowing it to soak in slightly. Butter the hot griddle and place soaked bread on the griddle. Cook on each side until golden brown. Serve with butter and powdered sugar or syrup.

Notes: The rum is optional. If you leave it out, try adding 1/2 t. vanilla in it’s place. To increase the recipe: for every three additional pieces of bread add one egg, 1/4 cup of egg nog, and 1 T. rum (or 1/2 t. vanilla).

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  1. Dani says

    October 26, 2007 at 12:46 pm

    Okay...you are really getting me into the holiday spirit with all of these yummy recipes. I love eggnog! Love, love, love, I tell ya and this sounds delish!
    Reply
  2. chefjp says

    October 26, 2007 at 1:48 pm

    The recipe is simply wonderful. I made it using brioche--this is a great variation on how to add eggnog to a holiday menu. Thanks!
    Reply
  3. Curt says

    October 26, 2007 at 2:21 pm

    Great idea on the cinnamon swirl bread for french toast. I never buy the store-offered egg nog; it just seems unnatural somehow. it's easy to make though, and would work well; it's not really that far off from regular french toast.
    Reply
  4. Deborah says

    October 26, 2007 at 2:29 pm

    What a great idea - using egg nog!! I'm not a huge fan of drinking it, either, although I do like the flavor. It's the throat-coating thing - like you mentioned. I can't even drink milk for that reason!!
    Reply
  5. shivapriya says

    October 26, 2007 at 2:39 pm

    I like the look for French Toast, but I cannot eat as I cannot stand the smell of eggs.
    Reply
  6. Ruby says

    October 26, 2007 at 3:24 pm

    mmm, I love egg nogg and when I'm not pregnant like I am now I love it with brandy or rum. Hehe, you know me! French toast is my favorite breakfast and these looks splendid! Thanks, I'm going to make these bad boys!
    Reply
  7. Corinne says

    October 26, 2007 at 3:54 pm

    Mmmmmmm, sounds like a great Christmas morning breakfast!
    Reply
  8. Jason says

    October 26, 2007 at 4:01 pm

    I prefer low fat "nog."
    Reply
  9. tommy says

    October 26, 2007 at 4:10 pm

    The thought of moving from one place to another within the same city already scares me. Good luck with your inter-continental move and looking forward to more beautiful recipes when you're settled!
    Reply
  10. swirlingnotions says

    October 26, 2007 at 6:07 pm

    Whoa, does this look good. Nicole, you're on a roll!
    Reply
  11. Meryl says

    October 26, 2007 at 6:10 pm

    I can NOT imagine having to deal with such a big move or being without my kitchen stuff for two months. GOOD LUCK :-) I love egg nog - think this would be good with challah?
    Reply
  12. Cynthia says

    October 27, 2007 at 12:42 am

    Please let's keep this between us (lol)
    Reply
  13. Terry B says

    October 27, 2007 at 3:14 am

    Nicole---This sounds wonderful. I'm a big fan of rum. You're right to say to not add rum for kids; contrary to popular belief, alcohol doesn't completely cook off for a really long time---much longer than it takes to cook French toast.
    Reply
  14. kate says

    October 27, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    That is really a fantastic idea ! Nothing makes you happier when u do a clever thing in the kitchen to consume something you dont like.
    Reply
  15. Lydia Hamre says

    October 27, 2007 at 3:20 pm

    Wow...I've never made this, eggnog is one of my favorite things about the holidays...I really miss the brand they would sell in my home town, it was a hometown made eggnog, thicker and cleaner, oh so wonderful! I'm trying this the second I spot eggnog in my grocery store for sure! Good luck on your move, what a ways to go!
    Reply
  16. Katiez says

    October 27, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    I just checked out the Christmas section at the local D.I.Y. yesterday and kind of got in the mood. This fits my mood perfectly! I only drink eggnog in Tom & Jerries at Christmas, with plenty of dark rum and nutmeg...then it's healthy!
    Reply
  17. Graeme says

    October 27, 2007 at 11:29 pm

    It just makes such perfect sense! You can't quite drink Eggnog yet, but if it's hidden inside bread, who's gonna know?
    Reply
  18. Patricia says

    October 28, 2007 at 3:48 pm

    That swirl bread of yours is one of the recipes I have made the most here - everyone who tastes it gets addicted, Nic!
    Reply
  19. Maryann@FindingLaDolceVita says

    October 28, 2007 at 4:17 pm

    The word "spiked" caught my eye! haha
    Reply
  20. Nicole says

    October 28, 2007 at 7:27 pm

    Thank you everyone for stopping by and taking the time to comment! Sorry I can't respond to each of you individually but I'm in the middle of moving and shouldn't even be on the internet right now! :-)
    Reply
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