Courtney Johnson . Sep 18 . 2 years ago Share Post

Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake

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It is officially time to kick off the fall season on the blog. This recipe is one of many pumpkin recipes to come, but I love it so much. It is a pumpkin french toast bake with plenty of pumpkin flavor. This pumpkin French toast bake is a great way to kick off the pumpkin season, and will leave your house smelling so good. I am a huge french toast lover, especially on the weekends, but I don’t love sitting over the stove for longe periods of time. This pumpkin french toast bake makes it easy because you just combine a pumpkin custard with some bread and bake. I topped mine with cream cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup to complete my pumpkin pie inspired breakfast. It makes for a sweet and satisfying breakfast all fall long.

pumpkin pie French toast bake after cooking

This pumpkin french toast bake starts with the bread. I used a honey wheat bread because I had a loaf in the freezer. You could use a french loaf or sourdough would also be delicious. You want to use some stale bread so that the bread soaks up all the flavor. For the custard you need plenty of eggs so the french toast binds. Then I added some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for plenty of pumpkin flare. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to the custard. Then I used some dairy free milk to make the custard nice and creamy.

Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake

For the toppings, I dolloped some cream cheese on the warm French toast. I love how the cream cheese balances out the sweetness. I also topped it with some pumpkin spice granola for a little crunch. You can also add pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds. Then I always finish it off with a drizzle of maple syrup. Anything french toast must be served with maple syrup!

Slice of pumpkin pie French toast bake

This makes a great weekend breakfast for friends or family. Plus, you can have the leftovers for the week. If you love all things pumpkin and breakfast, then this is a must make for the fall. It is warm, cozy and would be delicious with a cup of coffee or tea. For many other pumpkin recipes this fall, be sure to search pumpkin on the blog.

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Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake

Honey wheat bread baked in a pumpkin custard topped with cream cheese and maple syrup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 175kcal

Ingredients

22 oz bread (sourdough or honey wheat)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups dairy free milk
2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup softened cream cheese

Toppings

chopped pecans
granola
maple syrup when serving

Instructions

Chop bread into cubes. If bread is not slightly stale or a day old, bake at 350 for 10 minutes on a baking sheet till slightly dried.
Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
In a large bowl add pumpkin, maple, milk, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice. Whisk till well combined.
Add bread to the baking dish in an even layer. Pour custard evenly over the bread.
Let sit covered for 1 day in the fridge to let the bread soak up the custard.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Then cover and bake for another 35 minutes until French toast is set and bread is golden.
Dollop cream cheese over top of warm french toast bake.
Add optional toppings and slice into 12 pieces.
Drizzle over maple syrup and ready to eat. Keep leftovers in fridge for 3-5 days.