Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

If you’re looking for an easy way to add fall flavor to breakfast time, this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is the way to go! With warm spices, plenty of pumpkin flavor, and cozy maple and brown sugar sweetness, this easy-to-make dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Looking for more sweet pumpkin recipes that to warm you up as the days become cool? Try my Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes, Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Glaze, and Pumpkin Spice Carmelita Bars.  

Why We Love Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

• Irresistible fall flavors. Who can turn down the combination of classic French toast married with rich pumpkin and warm spices? This baked French toast is always a huge hit!
• Plenty to go around. This is the perfect dish for hosting brunch. Or, you can save making a guest list and just use this recipe for meal prep.
• Easy. Rather than standing over the stove, get the same French toast goodness in casserole form in way less time. The prep work is minimal and it bakes quickly!
• Accessible. All of the simple ingredients are likely already in your pantry or easy to find at the grocery store.

What’s In This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Casserole Ingredients

• Brioche Bread, 1-2 days old
• Large Eggs, beaten
• Milk – whole or 2%
• Pumpkin Purée
• Maple Syrup
• Heavy Cream
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Vanilla Extract
• Coarse Kosher Salt
• Chopped Pecans

Streusel Topping

• All-Purpose Flour
• Unsalted Butter, Softened
• Light Brown Sugar
• White Granulated Sugar
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Vanilla Extract
• Coarse Kosher Salt

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Simple Directions

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

You won’t believe how easy this casserole is to make! It’s a seasonal favorite that’s sure to have everyone asking for the recipe. Note that this pumpkin french toast needs to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before baking.

1. Combine all of the casserole ingredients except the bread and pecans in a large mixing bowl. 
2. Place the dried bread cubes in the baking dish and pour the custard mixture over top and mix to coat. 
3. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. 
4. Use a fork to mix the streusel toppings in a small bowl. 
5. Sprinkle the pecans on top of the casserole before adding the crumb topping.
6. Place the dish in the oven and bake until golden brown.

Storage

This easy casserole stores beautifully. Make it over the weekend and reheat leftovers in the oven, microwave, or toaster oven on busy mornings. 

Refrigerate/Leftovers

Once it’s cooled to room temperature, cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze

Freeze the casserole for up to 3 months. For easy reheating, store it in individual portions.

Kitchen Tips For Success

• Use sturdy bread. Brioche, sourdough and challah are excellent choices, as they hold their shape in the egg mixture and resist getting soggy.
• Short on time, but can’t wait to make this French toast bake? Instead of letting the bread sit out, just pop it in a 275° F oven for 10-15 minutes. This will prevent soggy french toast.
• Assembling it ahead gives the bread time to soak up the egg custard for a perfectly flavorful breakfast bake. If you can put it together the night before the flavors will have had time to meld beautifully.
• Make sure to choose pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
• If you can put it together the night before and wait until the next morning to make it, the flavors will have had time to meld beautifully.

Variations or Additions

• Spices – Use your own blend of warm spices. Try nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, or cloves. 
• Flour – Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free substitute. 
• Extract – To add nutty flavor, try using almond extract instead of vanilla. 
• Creaminess – If you want to make this dish a little creamy, add 8 ounces of cream cheese, cubed with the bread.
• Glaze – Make a powdered sugar glaze to drizzle over the streusel (2 cups powdered sugar +3 Tbsp milk)
• Milk – Use 2% or whole milk for the recipe. If you prefer a nondairy alternative, you can substitute with coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk.

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole brings the flavors of fall to your breakfast table in the easiest way possible. Whether it’s for a cozy weekend morning or a holiday brunch, this dish is sure to delight everyone around the table!

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Minimum Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 31 minutes

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a fall favorite with pumpkin flavor, maple, and brown sugar sweetness. Easy to make and a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

For The Casserole

• 12-16 ounce loaf brioche bread 1-2 days old, cubed
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ⅓ cup maple syrup (+ extra for serving)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For The Streusel Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

1. If your bread is not 1-2 days old, let it lay out uncovered on the counter for 2-24 hours. *See the notes below if you don’t have time to do this. 
2. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
3. In a large bowl mix the eggs, pumpkin, syrup, cream, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt until combined. 
4. Transfer the cubed bread to the baking dish. Pour the custard mixture over the bread. 
5. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best. 
6. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
7. Add all the streusel toppings to a bowl. Mix with a fork or clean hands until combined. 
8. Cover the casserole with the pecans and streusel topping. 
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the streusel is golden brown.
10. Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

NOTE

Short on time, but can’t wait to make this French toast bake? Instead of letting the bread sit out, just pop it in a 300° F oven for 10-15 minutes. This will prevent soggy french toast.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 599
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 230mg
Sodium: 289mg
Carbohydrates: 64g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 34g
Protein: 14g

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used and are just estimates. We encourage, especially if these numbers are important to you, to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.