Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
A cozy, autumn-inspired casserole featuring pumpkin puree and spices, perfect for breakfast gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread the cubed French bread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if using.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden and set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use day-old French bread, and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
