Best Eggnog French Toast With Cranberry Apple Compote Recipes

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SIMPLEST EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



Simplest Eggnog French Toast image

Adapted from "Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook", this recipe saves time on holiday mornings and makes for a delicious breakfast. Pairs up well with Sausage Links with Apricot-Mustard Glaze and a cranberry-apple compote.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups prepared eggnog (support your local dairy)
1 teaspoon grated orange
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 slices firm stale bread (thick slices)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Pour eggnog into a shallow bowl, and add grated orange and cinnamon.
  • Dip bread slices into the eggnog mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add 2 or 3 slices of bread and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • Repeat with remaining bread and butter.
  • Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, compote, or all three!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 388.3, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 7.2

CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE



Cranberry-Apple Compote image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Breakfast     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Apple     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups apple cider
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (about) sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk apple cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add apple pieces; sauté 2 minutes. Add cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Stir in reduced cider mixture. Boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes. Stir in more sugar, if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat until heated through.) Transfer compote to bowl and serve warm.

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST



Eggnog French Toast image

This recipe is a favorite of our family and not only at Christmas. We especially like to prepare this hearty breakfast when we go camping. -Robert Northrup, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large eggs
2 cups eggnog
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
24 slices English muffin bread
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs, eggnog, sugar and extract; soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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