Caramel Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe
This Caramel Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful fall-inspired breakfast treat that combines fluffy French bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin and caramel cream mixture, topped with a buttery streusel and baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for cozy mornings and holiday brunches alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread and Egg Mixture
- ½ loaf French bread (8 oz, cut into cubes)
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups International Delight Simply Pure Caramel Creamer
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking, then evenly spread the cubed French bread inside.
- Make egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, caramel creamer, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly saturated.
- Prepare streusel topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter or pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture becomes crumbly. This streusel will add a sweet, crunchy topping to the casserole.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the soaked bread mixture in the baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from oven and optionally drizzle caramel topping over the casserole before serving. Enjoy this warm, comforting pumpkin-flavored French toast casserole for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Use French bread for the best texture. Slightly stale bread works well as it soaks up the custard better without becoming mushy.
- Do not substitute pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling, as the latter contains added spices and sugar which alters the flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, try using a plant-based creamer instead of International Delight Simply Pure Caramel Creamer.
- Make sure the butter is cold when making the streusel topping to achieve the crumbly texture.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to let it set fully.
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