Description
Enjoy a warm, comforting breakfast with this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole. It’s an overnight recipe, perfect for busy mornings or holiday gatherings. The cozy fall flavors will make your day brighter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, maple syrup, chopped pecans
Instructions
- Arrange bread cubes in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Press down gently.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove plastic wrap and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Using day-old bread works best as it absorbs the custard mixture better.
- For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon to your preference.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 (will vary based on specific ingredients and toppings)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45-55g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100-120mg