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Pumpkin French Toast Bake Recipe

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This Pumpkin French Toast Bake is a cozy, flavorful breakfast casserole perfect for autumn mornings. Featuring a spiced pumpkin custard poured over thick Texas toast cubes, topped with a sweet crumbly streusel, it bakes to a golden perfection that is both comforting and delicious.

Ingredients

Custard Mixture

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Bread

  • 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Streusel Topping

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar until well combined. Then beat in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Assemble the Bake: Place the cubed Texas toast evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the pumpkin custard mixture over the bread cubes, tossing gently to coat all pieces thoroughly.
  4. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Add the softened butter and use a fork to mix until the topping is crumbly.
  5. Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the coated bread cubes. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Notes

  • For best texture, use thick-sliced Texas toast or a similarly sturdy bread to prevent sogginess.
  • Let the bake cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to help it set.
  • You can prepare this dish the night before by assembling it and refrigerating overnight, then baking it in the morning.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
  • Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness when serving.

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