Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is the ultimate cozy breakfast dish, perfect for fall mornings and festive gatherings. This make-ahead recipe is not only convenient but also infused with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices. Topped with a delicious cinnamon streusel, it’s a delightful way to impress your guests or enjoy a quiet Sunday brunch. Serve it warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of stale white bread (15–18 oz)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup pure pumpkin
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the stale bread into cubes and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Pour over bread cubes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter for the topping.
- Sprinkle the topping over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least an hour.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg