Baked Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe

Maple syrup drizzling onto a slice of pumpkin French toast.

5 from 7 votes

Baked Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delicious pumpkin spice flavored French toast casserole. Drizzle with maple syrup and dive in fork first. A simple fall breakfast the whole family can enjoy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time2 50

Course: Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

8 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
¼ cup milk
1 22 ounce loaf thick-sliced brioche or Texas toast bread

Topping

⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter softened

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Prepare a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the bread in the prepared casserole dish in a staggered layer.
Beat the eggs until frothy. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, sugar, and pumpkin puree until well blended. Add the milk, stirring until completely incorporated.
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread.
Cover the casseroles and allow to soak in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) degrees and place the casserole on the counter as the oven heats.
In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and all purpose flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is the consistency of coarse sand. Sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake the french toast casserole for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar.

Notes

Bread Choice: Opt for bread that will hold up well when soaked in the pumpkin custard mixture. Brioche, Challah, or Texas toast are all excellent options. Additionally, using stale bread can help prevent the dish from becoming too soggy.
Soaking Time: This recipe calls for the bread to soak in the pumpkin custard mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the bread to fully absorb the flavors of the custard for a rich and decadent casserole.
Crumble Topping: For a crunchy contrast to the soft French toast, don't skip the brown sugar crumble topping. This sweet topping caramelizes as it bakes, resulting in a delicious texture and flavor.
Serving: This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is delicious on its own, but feel free to add your favorite French toast toppings. Maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a dusting of extra pumpkin spice can all enhance the flavor of the dish.

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