If the smell of pumpkin spice makes you smile, this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is going to be your go-to fall breakfast. It’s warm, sweet, and bursting with cozy flavors of fall that make it perfect for Thanksgiving morning, Christmas morning, or any Saturday morning when you want a special treat for the whole family.
This baked French toast recipe is the best way to turn stale bread into something delicious. No standing at the stove flipping slices—just mix, pour, and bake. The pumpkin flavor and warm spices make it a must-try for pumpkin lovers everywhere.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ⭐
Easy to Make – Just whisk the egg mixture, toss it with the bread cubes, sprinkle on the crumb topping, and bake until golden brown.
Simple Ingredients – Everything you need is easy to find in your local grocery store, and you probably already have most of it in your pantry.
Make Ahead – Assemble it the night before, cover with plastic wrap, and bake the next morning for a stress-free breakfast.
Perfect for Holidays & Brunch – Ideal for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, and it’s a huge hit with guests.
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves
- Ground nutmeg
- White sugar
- Pure pumpkin (pumpkin puree)
- Texas toast or other thick slices of bread
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Butter
🔪 How to Make Pumpkin French Toast
Prep the dish – Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish or baking pan.
Make the egg mixture – In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar. Add pumpkin puree and mix until smooth.
Assemble the casserole – Place bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared dish. Pour pumpkin mixture over bread and toss lightly to coat.
Make the crumb topping – In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake – Place in oven and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top of the casserole is golden brown and set. Serve warm with maple syrup.
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Use the right bread – Stale bread, french bread, or challah bread works best because it holds up to the pumpkin mixture without getting soggy.
- Make it ahead – Assemble, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next morning for the best results.
- Add-ins for variety – Mix in cream cheese, chocolate chips, or chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for the best taste.
📖 Variations
- Dairy-Free – Swap out whole milk or heavy cream with almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
- Pumpkin Pie Version – Use pumpkin pie mix instead of plain pumpkin puree for an even sweeter pumpkin flavor.
- Holiday Spice – Add homemade pumpkin pie spice or extra cinnamon for more warm spices.
More Delicious Recipes To Try
- Pumpkin Mug Cake
- Pumpkin Donuts
- Best Ever Pumpkin Spice Waffles
- Pumpkin Fudge
- No‑Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole – Cozy Fall Breakfast Favorite
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Next, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar together in a bowl; beat in the pumpkin until fully incorporated.
- Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes. Toss to coat the bread cubes.
- Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter together with a fork in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over the bread cubes.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes.
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