Eggnog Baked French Toast

For Eggnog French Toast
3 eggs
2/3 cup eggnog
2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
1 tbsp melted unsalted butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
8 slices brioche bread

For Eggnog Whipped Cream
1 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp eggnog
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon

For Serving
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Butter

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, eggnog, bourbon, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dunk each slice of bread into egg mixture and let excess custard run off bread back into dish.

2. Place slices on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Carefully flip bread and return to oven for 8 minutes longer.

3. While French toast bakes, combine whipping cream, eggnog, powdered sugar and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Use a hand-mixer to beat until stiff peaks form.

4. Remove French toast from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Top with powdered sugar, maple syrup, butter and dollops of eggnog whipped cream.