Description
Experience the cozy, spiced magic of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Bake. Combining rich pumpkin puree, warm seasonal spices, and savory turkey bacon, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. It is an ideal make-ahead meal for hosting friends or treating your family to a stress-free, golden and airy weekend breakfast. Prepare it the night before to let the flavors meld, and wake up to the heavenly scent of fall in your home.
Ingredients
1 loaf of brioche or challah bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
1 cup pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
1 cup milk of choice
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the bread into consistent 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly across a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
Cook the turkey bacon in a small skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until crispy, then crumble into small bits.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon and chopped pecans over the top.
Let the dish sit for at least 20 minutes (or refrigerate overnight) to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to best restore the original texture. This recipe is excellent to assemble the night before for an even easier morning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice/portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg