Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
This Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole blends warm autumn spices with creamy pumpkin and custardy bread, making it a perfect cozy breakfast or brunch dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed French bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to make sure all bread is soaked.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top, if using.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set in the middle.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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