Description
A warm and comforting Pumpkin French Toast Casserole perfect for fall mornings, easy to prepare and customizable for any taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg