Treat yourself to the ultimate fall breakfast with the Best Pumpkin French Toast Casserole! Soft, buttery bread is soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel, this casserole is a cozy, flavorful dish that's perfect for holiday mornings or a weekend treat!
1Loaf Thick Sliced BreadTexas Loaf Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes
⅓CupBrown Sugar
¼TeaspoonGround Cinnamon
2TablespoonsAll Purpose Flour
1TablespoonButterSoftened
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar.
After adding the pumpkin puree, combine the ingredients and gently stir until you have a creamy pumpkin egg batter.
Next arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and pour the pumpkin and egg mixture over the bread cubes. Toss to coat the cubed bread.
Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter together with a fork in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the pumpkin french toast cubes.
Place the baking pan or casserole dish in a preheated oven and bake until golden brown on top. This should take 30 to 40 minutes to make pumpkin french toast casserole ready to serve.
Notes
Moisture Retention: For moist and tender pumpkin muffins, avoid overmixing the batter. Mix until just combined and be careful not to overbake, which can lead to dryness.Texture Trick: For a moist and tender crumb, incorporate ingredients like grated cheese, diced vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions), or cooked bacon into the batter.