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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

A slice of pumpkin french toast casserole topped with pecans and a crumb topping on a white plate.
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A make-ahead pumpkin French toast casserole with a pecan streusel topping, perfect for holiday brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf (1 pound) brioche, challah, or Texas toast bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Press down gently.
  5. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. For the streusel topping, combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  7. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
  11. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, let the casserole soak for at least 1 hour at room temperature before baking.
  • You can substitute other nuts like walnuts for pecans in the streusel topping.
  • Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream.
  • This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance.

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