Description
Baked Overnight Pumpkin French Toast is a comforting fall breakfast that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin, warm spices, and maple syrup with soft, custardy bread. Perfect for cozy weekend brunches or festive gatherings, this make-ahead dish allows you to enjoy a stress-free morning while filling your home with delightful aromas. Simply prepare the night before, bake in the morning, and serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin (canned)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut bread into thick slices and arrange in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture over bread slices, pressing gently to soak. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes prior to baking. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with extra maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg