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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Pam's Cozy Pumpkin French Toast Casserole for Fall Mornings

Pam's Cozy Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a deliciously satisfying way to enjoy autumn flavors for breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 10 slices stale bread for better absorption
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 5 eggs beaten until pale
  • 2 cups milk can use almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup sugar brown sugar recommended
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter or vegan margarine
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Casserole Preparation
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and arrange slices of stale bread in the dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread, gently pressing to absorb.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Prepare streusel by melting butter, then mixing with brown sugar and optional oats until crumbly.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), sprinkle streusel on top, and bake for 50 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serve with maple syrup or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use stale bread for best results and consider additional spices for flavor enhancement.

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