Description
A simple and delicious pumpkin French toast casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half instead of milk.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pumpkin, french toast, casserole, breakfast, brunch, baked, easy, fall