Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful fusion of breakfast and dessert that will warm your heart on chilly mornings. Layers of soft, cubed bread soak in a creamy pumpkin custard infused with cozy spices, then bake to golden perfection. Topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with pure maple syrup, this casserole is perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday celebrations, promising smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed challah or brioche bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cube the bread into one-inch pieces; optionally toast until slightly golden.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the bread cubes until well-coated; let soak for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, sprinkle with pecans, and bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 130g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg