Baked Eggnog French Toast - Plan to Eat

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with the room-temperature butter.Slice the loaf of bread into ½-inch-thick slices and then arrange the slices in the prepared baking dish.In a large bowl, whisk the eggnog with the eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and vanilla extract to combine.Slowly pour the custard over the bread, taking care to pour in between the slices as well to fully coat the bread. (If you find large spots uncovered, carefully drain any excess custard out of the dish and try a second time.)Bake until the top is golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the French toast cool slightly and then finish with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar. Serve warm with maple syrup.