Description
Indulge in the warmth and coziness of Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, a perfect dish for festive brunches or leisurely family breakfasts. This easy-to-make casserole features rich pumpkin flavors combined with aromatic spices, providing a comforting start to your day. With its delightful streusel topping and make-ahead convenience, it’s designed for busy mornings when you need a delicious meal without the fuss. Simply prepare it the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning, and enjoy a slice of fall-inspired goodness that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf 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
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Cut stale bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes; let sit for about 10 minutes to soak.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and pecans; add melted butter to create a crumbly topping.
- Pour soaked bread mixture into a greased baking dish; sprinkle streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg