Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful fall breakfast that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with buttery, soft bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, providing a comforting hug on your plate. With its golden crust and creamy filling, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups challah or brioche bread, cubed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Fold in cubed bread until well-coated. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg