Ingredients

Scale

12 slices French bread
1 cup fresh cranberries

For the egg mixture:

2 cups light eggnog
4 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Jack Daniel’s whiskey (optional)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract

For the cranberry streusel topping:

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup butter, softened or melted
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Instructions

Spray a 13 x 9 x2 inch baking pan or two pie pans with cooking spray. Arrange the slices of bread to cover the bottom of the pan(s).
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together all the ingredients for the egg mixture until well mixed.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, pecans, oats & spices. Mix in the butter and the cranberries.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread, then sprinkle on the streusel topping. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 45 – 55 minutes or until the French toast is set and golden brown. Drizzle with a bit of maple syrup at serving time.

Notes

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