Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is the ultimate fall breakfast dish, blending rich pumpkin flavor with warm spices and soft, custardy bread. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday brunches, this make-ahead casserole fills your home with delightful aromas as it bakes. With its golden-brown top and sweet undertones, it’s sure to become a beloved family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups cubed brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cube the bread and evenly layer it in the greased dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently press down to soak.
- Cover and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg