Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Printer-Friendly)
A hearty pumpkin and spice baked French toast with a golden crust and toasted pecans.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread
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8 cups stale French bread, torn into pieces
→ Custard Mixture
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1 cup pure pumpkin puree
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6 large eggs
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2 cups whole milk
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½ cup pure maple syrup
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Topping
09 -
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
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Place the torn bread pieces evenly in the greased baking dish, then pour the custard mixture over them. Press gently to ensure the bread soaks up the custard.
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Sprinkle the toasted chopped pecans evenly over the top of the assembled casserole.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve with additional maple syrup.
# Extra Tips:
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Use stale bread for optimal texture, allowing it to fully absorb the custard without becoming mushy.