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overnight pumpkin french toast casserole

Recipe by
Sandy Miller
Miami, FL

This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is quick and easy and would be great for any holiday breakfast or brunch.

yield 8 to 12 depending on the serving size
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For overnight pumpkin french toast casserole

  • 1
    loaf of challah bread, cut into cubes
  • 2
    cup of whole milk
  • 3/4
    cup of heavy cream
  • 5
    eggs
  • 1/4
    cup of granulated sugar
  • 3/4
    cup of brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    of pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 Tbsp
    of vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp
    of orange zest
  • FOR THE TOPPING:
  • 1/4
    cup of flour
  • 1/4
    cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/4
    cup of brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    of unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/2
    cup of chopped walnuts

How To Make overnight pumpkin french toast casserole

  • 1
    Scatter the bread in a buttered 9" x 13" casserole dish and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large bowl whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, both kinds of sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and orange zest, pour over the bread making sure to give everything a gentle press with a spatula.
  • 3
    Cover with some plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours, or overnight is even better.
  • 4
    When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and make the topping. In a bowl mix both kinds of sugar and flour, add the butter using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the butter in until the size resembles the size of peas, fold in the walnuts.
  • 5
    Sprinkle the topping evenly over the french toast, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • 6
    Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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