Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Cozy Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole, perfect for a delightful brunch gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chopped pecans on top if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving, and enjoy your delightful brunch dish!
Notes
For added sweetness, serve with maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream. Can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 1 hour or overnight chilling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, French Toast, Casserole, Brunch Recipe, Cozy Dessert