Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake, a rich and satisfying breakfast casserole that’s perfect for holiday mornings or weekend brunch. Made with cubes of tender French bread soaked in a luxurious custard of pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spices, and vanilla, this baked treat is both comforting and irresistibly fragrant. Topped with a buttery drizzle and optional pecans for a delightful crunch, it bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. The best part? Assemble it the night before for a stress-free morning. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of warm maple syrup, this make-ahead French toast casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any autumn-inspired gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (approximately 16 oz) French bread
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons (melted) Butter
• 0.5 cup (optional, chopped) Pecans
• 2 tablespoons (for garnish, optional) Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup (for serving) Maple syrup

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and evenly arrange them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well mixed.

Step 4

Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all the bread is coated. Press down gently with a spatula to help soak the bread.

Step 5

Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature while the oven heats.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top, if using.

Step 8

Bake the casserole uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm with maple syrup on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1697.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3203.0

Total Fat 117.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.0g
Cholesterol 1230.6mg	0%
Sodium 5002.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 427.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 170.7g
Protein 115.1g	0%

Vitamin D 465.2IU	0%
Calcium 1256.7mg	0%
Iron 30.7mg	0%
Potassium 2609.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 53.0%