Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
This Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole is a cozy, fall-inspired breakfast dish featuring rich pumpkin flavors and warm spices, perfect for a comforting morning treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread, cubed
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing lightly to soak.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle chopped pecans and a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon over the casserole before baking.
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