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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Cozy Pumpkin French Toast Casserole for Fall Mornings

This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful make-ahead breakfast, perfect for cozy autumn mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 slices Day-old bread French bread, brioche, or challah recommended
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk Almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Substitute with additional almond/coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Use canned pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin spice Mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.5 cups Butter Chilled for crumbly texture
  • 1 cup Pecan nuts Substitute with walnuts or pumpkin seeds if needed
  • 0.5 cups Flour Whole wheat or gluten-free varieties work well
  • 0.5 cups Light brown sugar

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cube the day-old bread and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread, pressing the bread down gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, butter, flour, pecans, and pumpkin spice until crumbly. Set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle streusel over soaked bread. Bake for 45-55 minutes until custard is set and topping is golden brown.
  6. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm, ideally topped with maple syrup or powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 1 month.

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