Pumpkin French Toast Bake Recipe
This Pumpkin French Toast Bake is a cozy, flavorful breakfast casserole perfect for autumn mornings. Featuring a rich pumpkin and spice custard soaked into thick slices of Texas toast, topped with a sweet cinnamon crumb, and baked to golden perfection. It's an easy make-ahead dish that delivers comforting fall flavors with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Custard Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
Base
- 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Topping
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar. Beat in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prepare bread: Place the cubed Texas toast evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the pumpkin custard mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to coat all pieces thoroughly.
- Make topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Add the softened butter and use a fork to blend until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the coated bread cubes. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and the custard is set.
Notes
- Use thick-sliced Texas toast or another sturdy bread to prevent sogginess during baking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice or zest to the custard mixture.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before; just cover and refrigerate before baking the next morning, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking straight from the fridge.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter in the topping with coconut oil or a non-dairy margarine.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra special touch.
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