Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any breakfast or brunch gathering. This easy-to-make casserole features layers of stale bread soaked in a rich pumpkin custard and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for festive occasions or lazy weekend mornings, this recipe can be prepped the night before, allowing you to wake up to an enticing aroma and a hassle-free breakfast that will impress your guests. Enjoy it warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an unforgettable dining experience.
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
- Topping: flour, brown sugar, pecans, melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut stale bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes; toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight if desired.
- For the topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pecans, and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the bread mixture.
- Bake uncovered 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 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg