Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This is a cozy little breakfast made with plenty of pumpkin spice and a rich, sweet pecan praline topping that really takes it over the top.
Servings 8
Calories 554kcal
Ingredients
For the French toast:
- 1 16 ounce loaf French bread
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
For the praline topping:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
For the French toast:
- Spritz a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the French bread into 1/2 inch chunks. Place the bread in the prepared dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the remaining french toast ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and use a spoon to press the bread down into the eggs so that every piece is soaking up the egg mixture.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
For the praline topping:
- When you're ready to bake the casserole, add the butter to a medium sized microwave safe bowl and microwave until butter has melted.
- Pour the remaining ingredients into the melted butter and stir until combined.
To bake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the praline topping evenly over the French toast casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set and no longer jiggly.
- Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Serve with real maple syrup and a sprinkling of powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 4710IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1.7mg