Eggnog French Toast with Nutmeg Syrup

• Servings: 4
• Difficulty: medium
• Time: 30 minutes
• Tools: mixing bowl, whisk, frying pan, spatula

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread
• 2 cups of eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (for the syrup)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Place the bread slices in a shallow dish and pour the eggnog mixture over the bread. Let it soak for a few minutes, flipping the slices halfway through.
3. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter.
4. Add the soaked bread slices to the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the maple syrup and ground nutmeg over low heat until warmed through.
6. Serve the French toast with the nutmeg syrup and sprinkle with some extra ground nutmeg if desired.