Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
This Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole is a warm, cozy breakfast perfect for fall, featuring layers of cinnamon and pumpkin-infused custard baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray, for greasing
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Place cubed bread evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down slightly to soak all pieces.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if using.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until the top is golden and set.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy warm.
Notes
For extra richness, add a drizzle of caramel sauce or serve with whipped cream. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.