This Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole has all the cozy warm flavors of fall brought together to create a delicious dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a holiday gathering.
Once September rolls around and the crisp air settles in, there is nothing better than waking up to a warm, cozy breakfast. This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is the perfect choice. It combines a soft pumpkin flavored brioche, a rich pumpkin custard and a sweet and crunchy pecan streusel brought together to create a dish that truly captures all those great fall flavors.
Why You Will Love This Casserole
- Easy Make Ahead: Prepare the day before, wrap with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, top with sweet pecan streusel and bake. Making this the perfect dish when preparing for a get together.
- Flavor: If your guests like fall flavors then this dish will be a real crowd pleaser. With a blend of rich pumpkin, warm cinnamon and sweet brown sugar, you will have your guests coming back for seconds.
- Fall Vibes: Like Fall on a plate. The tastes and aroma of this dish will have everyone running to the table.
Other Fall Recipes
Sweet Potato Muffins With Pecan Streusel
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Loaf With Brown Butter Crumble Topping
Pumpkin Cupcakes With Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
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What You Will Need To Make This Dish
Equipment:
- Casserole Dish: For this recipe you are going to want to use 9” x 13” casserole dish. I like to use a ceramic dish because they distribute the heat evenly and retain that heat throughout cooking. They are non stick and they are super versatile, going from oven to table seamlessly.
- Glass Mixing Bowls: I like having mixing bowls in a variety of sizes. This helps in the prepping of recipes. I prefer glass mixing bowls due to the fat that they do not react with acidic ingredients which could change the outcome of some recipes.
- Whisk: Having a good whisk will help with the mixing of your wet ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Brioche: For this recipe I used Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Twist, but a regular brioche will work as well.
- Pumpkin Puree: You are going to want to use a pumpkin puree not a pumpkin pie mix.
- Sugar: A Dark Brown Sugar will add a nice caramelized flavor.
- Spices: This recipe calls for both Pumpkin Spice and Ground Cinnamon, both of which will add a ton of flavor and a bit of warmth to the dish.
- Eggs: This is the base for the custard.
- Milk: Whole or 2%.
- Pure Vanilla Extract I always opt for pure vanilla extract due to its intense vanilla flavor.
- Flour: A good All Purpose Flour works well.
- Pecans: Sprinkled on top for a little extra crunch.
- Butter: I use unsalted so that I can control the salt in my recipes.
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Course: BrunchDifficulty: Easy10
servings30
minutes55
minutesSoft pumpkin flavored brioche, a rich pumpkin custard and a sweet and crunchy pecan streusel brought together to create a delicious dish with all the great flavors of fall. Perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday get together.
Ingredients
1 1/2 loaves of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Twist cut into cubes
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Pumpkin Spice
6 Eggs
2 1/3 Cups whole milk
2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- For The Pecan Crumble Streusel
1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/3 Cup dark brown sugar
1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 Cup chopped Pecans
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Spray a 9” x 13” casserole dish with baking spray. Place the brioche cubes in the casserole dish and spread out.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, eggs, milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the mixture over the brioche cubes, pressing down on the brioche slightly to make sure all the custard is absorbed. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 350º. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and pecans until incorporated. Pour in the melted butter and using a fork, mix until combined. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with the prepared crumble then place in the preheated oven to bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden and puffy. Remove from oven, slice and serve with maple syrup.
- Enjoy.
