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Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole

A cozy, creamy casserole that combines the flavors of pumpkin, spice, and sweet French bread – perfect for lazy weekends or holiday brunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 loaf French bread, cubed Use day-old for best soak.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk Use any milk of choice.
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Or adjust according to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup For drizzling.
  • Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. Add the cubed French bread to the mixture, stirring to coat all pieces.
  4. Pour this delicious mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down gently to pack the bread.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven, covered with foil, for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  3. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t skip letting the casserole sit before baking for the best texture. Serve warm with various toppings like berries or nuts for extra flavor.