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Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake is a cozy and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish perfect for fall. Cubed bread is soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard mixture, topped with optional pecans for crunch, and baked until golden and puffed. The combination of warm pumpkin pie spices, creamy custard, and crispy edges makes it an irresistible seasonal treat that’s great for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of bread, cubed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking of the French toast casserole.
  2. Make Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and combined.
  3. Combine Bread and Custard: Add the cubed bread to the pumpkin custard mixture and gently stir until all the bread cubes are soaked and evenly coated.
  4. Add Pecans: If using, fold the chopped pecans into the mixture for added texture and nutty flavor.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the entire bread and custard mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is a beautiful golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the French toast bake to cool for a few minutes to set before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy as is or with syrup and toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best absorption of the custard without becoming too soggy.
  • Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if needed.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and ensure bread is dairy-free.
  • The pecans are optional but add a lovely crunch and contrast to the creamy texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.

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