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Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake

  • Author: Jake
  • Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (or overnight soak + bake)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy, make-ahead Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake with a crisp streusel top, custardy middle, and warm autumn spices—perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

Scale
  • Day-old brioche or challah, cubed 1–1.5 in (about 16 cups / 450–500 g)
  • 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
  • 8 large eggs (about 400 g)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or more milk)
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2.5 tsp (8 g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp (4 g) fine salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp orange zest
  • 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans
  • 6 Tbsp (85 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 tsp (3 g) pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • To serve: Warm maple syrup, Greek yogurt or whipped cream, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-in (23×33 cm) baking dish and add bread cubes in an even layer. Dry soft bread in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–12 minutes if needed.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour custard evenly over bread, pressing lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight (up to 18 hours).
  4. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Cut in butter until sandy; drizzle in maple syrup and toss into clumps. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until puffed, golden, and center reaches 165°F (74°C). Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Rest 10 minutes; serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

Day-old brioche or challah gives the best texture. For gluten-free, use sturdy GF bread. For dairy-free, swap with oat or almond milk and dairy-free butter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast & Brunch
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1 of 12)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: —
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: —

Keywords: Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake, pumpkin spice, French toast casserole, overnight French toast, brioche French toast bake, make-ahead brunch, fall breakfast, maple streusel, dairy-free option, gluten-free option

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