Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
What better way to warm up in the mornings with this sweet, savory and slightly spicy pumpkin french toast casserole. Makes the ideal make ahead breakfast to bring the whole family together in the mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 loaves Brioche Bread cubed
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin puree
- 3 whole Eggs
- 1/2 cup Egg whites
- 1/4 cup Almond milk vanilla or lightly sweetened
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Honey
- Raw sugar streusel crumble
- Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- In a large bowl add eggs, egg whites, cinnamon, almond milk, vanilla extract and pumpkin puree
- Whisk until mixture is fully incorporated
- Cube your bread and set aside
- Next spray a baking dish with spray pam and add your cubed bread. Next pour your egg mixture on top of the bread and make sure it is fully soaked
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until bread and egg mixture is firm
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes to cool
- If using optional toppings, sprinkle them over the top and serve
Notes
This casserole is a great make ahead meal. If making the night before, follow recipe directions 2 - 4, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator overnight.
Once you are ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator while your oven is pre heating so that the pan comes to room temperature.
Additional optional toppings: Almonds, pecans, chocolate chips