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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

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A warm and comforting pumpkin French toast casserole, baked with a sweet streusel topping and perfect for breakfast or brunch. It’s a cozy, fall-inspired dish with pumpkin puree and a delicious crunch from the pecan topping.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • For the French Toast Casserole:
  • 1 lb day-old French bread or brioche bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold salted butter, diced
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Bread: Cut the day-old French bread or brioche into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon). Mix until well combined.
  4. Assemble the Casserole: Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish, making sure all the bread is soaked. Press down lightly to ensure even soaking.
  5. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the light brown sugar, flour, diced cold butter, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the mixture until it forms a crumbly texture.
  6. Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the bread mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Chill the Casserole: Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the liquid and flavors.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
  9. Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Notes

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  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/pumpkin-french-toast-casserole/