Description
This delightful dish combines warm spices and pumpkin to create a deliciously satisfying morning treat, perfect for family gatherings or holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
- Press the bread down gently to ensure it absorbs the custard.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Allow the casserole to rest overnight for the best flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: pumpkin, french toast, casserole, breakfast, fall