Irresistible Pumpkin French Toast Casserole for 10 Perfect Servings
A cozy fall breakfast favorite that combines pumpkin spice flavors with French toast in an easy baked casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed (about 10 cups)
- 6 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13″ baking dish and spread cubed bread evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin purée, sugars, spices, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press down slightly to soak. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Best served warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
- Can be prepared the night before for easy morning baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg