Description
This Cozy Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole is a perfect dish for a delightful brunch, featuring the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture and gently fold until all the bread is well soaked.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top if using, then bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight. Just remember to adjust the baking time if it’s coming straight from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour or overnight chilling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, French Toast, Casserole, Brunch, Cozy Breakfast