Baked Eggnog French Toast Casserole

There is always one child in our home who wakes up before the sun rises on Christmas morning without any sign of tiredness in their eyes. Without any hesitation, this child will quickly get out of bed and investigate everything that may have happened while they were asleep -- from inspecting the crumbs left on the cookie plate that was left for Santa, to assessing the presents under the tree.

Christmas morning is full of excitement, anticipation, and frenzy. After all the kids rally each other awake, any thought of sleeping in has vanished and our kids are beside or in our bed begging my husband and me to wake up and come downstairs to open presents. I brew a pot of coffee for me and my husband, to keep us fueled throughout the day, and turn on my oven. I know that as soon as the gifting concludes my kids will want to eat as we lounge around in our pajamas in a sea of ripped wrapping paper and untied ribbons. Christmas morning breakfast is part of our tradition.

Today I have a wonderful Baked Eggnog French Toast Casserole recipe that can be made the night before and only needs to be baked Christmas morning. As the casserole bakes and the aroma wafts through the air, all that's left for me to do is to sit back and take in the moments of wonder across my children's faces. Enjoying the morning together accentuated by a warm breakfast meal is the best way I know to celebrate Christmas with my family.