Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast perfect for fall. Made with day-old bread soaked in a rich pumpkin-spiced custard and it’s baked to golden perfection. Prepare it the night before for an easy, warm breakfast the next morning, drizzled with syrup or dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 loaf day-old bread Italian, French, challah, brioche, or sourdough work well
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 whole eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Tear or cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least three hours.
- Bake the casserole for about 1 hour or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Let it cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 758kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 13gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 4gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 5622IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg
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