Description
This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and maple syrup, this make-ahead dish is perfect for cozy fall mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) day-old brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
Custard:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 6 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed bread.
- Top and Bake: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Stir in pecans if using. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar if desired.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down lightly to soak. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Perfect for make-ahead holiday breakfasts or brunches.
- Can be made dairy-free using almond milk and coconut cream, and gluten-free with GF bread.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
