Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a cozy and festive dish that embodies the flavors of fall, perfect for family breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or leisurely weekends. With its creamy pumpkin filling and crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, this casserole is both delicious and easy to prepare in advance. Simply assemble it the night before and pop it in the oven for a stress-free morning treat that serves up to 8 people. This recipe not only brings warmth to your table but also allows for personalization with your favorite nuts or dried fruits, making every bite delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15–18 oz loaf of stale white bread (challah, brioche, or French bread)
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- â…“ cup chopped pecans
- â…“ cup melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch glass baking pan.
- Cut bread into cubes and arrange evenly in the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the bread; gently stir to coat.
- In a medium bowl, mix streusel ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg