Description
This delicious Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is perfect for fall. It’s easy to make ahead and bake in the morning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick French bread
- 1 can (15-ounce) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and powdered sugar and mix well using the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Pour enough on the bottom of the baking dish to cover it. Set the rest aside.
- Cut the French bread loaf into eight (8) 2″ slices. Take each slice and cut through the middle to make two 1″ pieces, but do not cut all the way through.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling in between the slices of bread, then place into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with all 8 slices of bread and pour the remaining pumpkin custard over the top covering each slice.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Pull the French toast from the fridge for at least 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a food processor, add the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and coconut flakes and pulse until the nuts are ground but still have small pieces. Sprinkle the pecan topping over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Add whipped cream and syrup on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be made a day ahead of time by assembling it and refrigerating overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg