Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn mornings with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines creamy pumpkin puree, cozy spices, and crusty bread to create a warm, comforting breakfast that’s perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. With a crunchy topping and the option to prepare it ahead of time, it’s an effortless choice for busy days. Just bake it fresh in the morning, drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf (15 oz) day-old French bread
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (for topping)
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half and half, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cut the day-old French bread into cubes and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, pressing down gently to ensure even soaking.
- Combine crumble topping ingredients in a separate bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg