Description
A cozy and comforting Pumpkin French Toast Casserole perfect for family gatherings and chilly fall mornings.
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 in a large bowl 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
Letting it sit overnight allows for better absorption of flavors. Use a serrated knife for cutting the bread into cubes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg