Enjoy a cozy fall breakfast with this Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd and requires minimal morning effort, making your fall mornings delightful.
Author:Sofia Hartwell
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:9 hours 45 minutes (includes overnight chilling)
Yield:8 servings
Category:Breakfast/Brunch
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 cups bread, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Optional: whipped cream, extra maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Arrange bread cubes in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the French toast is puffed and golden brown.
Let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use challah or brioche bread for the best texture.
Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to your preference.
For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.