With Christmas day less than a week away I thought I would share a breakfast recipe inspired by the season.  I got the idea for this french toast when my mom made something similar to this a few years back. It is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast, combining traditional french toast with the seasonal favorite, eggnog. 

Serves: 4

You will need:

• 2 cups of eggnog
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 slices of french bread
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• Powdered sugar
• Maple syrup

1. Whisk eggnog, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium sized bowl.
2. In a shallow pan melt butter over medium heat.
3. Dip the french bread in the eggnog mixture. Be sure to coat both sides.
4. Cook the coated bread on one side until it is golden brown and then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. About 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to a plate, drizzle maple syrup  and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Now I can’t promise that this french toast will pull anyone away from the presents on Christmas morning, but it will be a breakfast that truly fits the season. It could even become a tradition, I know it is something I look forward to. Enjoy!