If you’re not crazy about actually drinking eggnog, you might consider bringing some home for these very tempting suggestions from the folks at the Food Network. This seasonal drink is far more versatile than you might think. See what you think:

MASHED SWEET POTATOES. A splash of warm, spicy eggnog is the perfect complement to this crowd-pleasing side dish. These two flavors were meant for each other.

EGGNOG OATMEAL. Even plain old-fashioned rolled oats can feel Christmas-morning festive when you make them with warmed eggnog instead of water. This is divine, especially when you add nuts and raisins or any other dried fruit.

EGGNOG ICE CUBES. Freeze a tray and keep these on hand for purists who like their eggnog served cold. They're also great for iced coffees, hot cocoa, fruit smoothies and root beer floats. Oh my!

EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST. Take this brunch mainstay to its rich, eggy limit by whisking eggnog with (you guessed it), eggs, and then dunking in sliced challah bread for a memorable French toast feast.

EGGNOG LATTE. Even if you don’t have a frother, you can still make this coffee shop treat. Just use a Mason jar or immersion blender. Just shake (or blend) some eggnog until frothy, warm it in a microwave and then use it to top off a shot or two of espresso. A grated-nutmeg finish is optional (but delicious).

EGGNOG BISCUITS. Folks, these are superb. Tender, buttery biscuits get a touch of extra sweetness when you use eggnog in place of heavy cream or milk. This eggnog flavor layer does something special to an ordinary biscuit.

EGGNOG RICE PUDDING. Think rich and creamy when you stir in a ladleful of eggnog toward the end of cooking up your favorite rice pudding recipe. Or mix use it to make your next batch of tapioca pudding. Dreamy.

EGGNOG ICING. Simply mix eggnog with confectioners' sugar to drizzle over cinnamon buns, monkey bread, bundt cake, pound cake, or coffee cake.

EGGNOG SYRUP. Mix maple syrup with eggnog, gently heat until thickened, and use as a topper for ice cream, pies or pancakes. And while you’re at it, substitute the eggnog for milk when making your next batch of pancakes.

Convinced? It’s wonderful to know that eggnog can wear so many hats (who knew?). Here’s a toast to eggnog!