Simplest Eggnog French Toast

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.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Pour eggnog into a shallow bowl, and add grated orange and cinnamon.
2. Dip bread slices into the eggnog mixture, turning to coat both sides.
3. 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.
4. Repeat with remaining bread and butter.
5. Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, compote, or all three!