Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe
A delightful Pumpkin French Toast Casserole that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin, spices, and pecans in a comforting breakfast dish. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or a special brunch gathering.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the French Toast:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree (425 grams)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 14 to 15 ounces cubed French bread, day-old
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup cold cubed salted sweet cream butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For Serving:
- ½ cup maple syrup, optional drizzle
- Vanilla ice cream or thawed whipped topping, optional garnish
- Prepare the French Toast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a 9×13 baking dish and place cubed French bread in it. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to soak the bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat and Add Topping: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare streusel topping by mixing butter, brown sugar, flour, and pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the baked casserole with maple syrup and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping as desired.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite nuts or fruits.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, Pumpkin Recipe, Breakfast Casserole, Fall Brunch