Cozy mornings just got sweeter with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake!
Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving French Toast feast, a Pumpkin Breakfast Casserole brunch, or just craving a taste of fall, this make-ahead favorite is everything you need.
Think fluffy bread, warm pumpkin spice, and a golden, buttery crumble topping baked to perfection.
If you love Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, this simple version—with pantry staples and canned pumpkin—is a must-try. It’s a sweet, spiced hug in every bite!
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
- It’s a cozy and crowd-pleasing pumpkin breakfast casserole recipe.
- Perfect for holidays, brunches, or chilly fall mornings.
- Easy to prep ahead—just bake and enjoy!
- Tastes just like pumpkin pie meets French toast!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (Just enough to sweeten the custard).
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (Use pumpkin puree (not pie filling) for the best flavor.)
- 1 loaf Texas toast, cut into cubes
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon + 2 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp butter (These form a sweet and slightly crunchy streusel topping.)
How to Make Pumpkin French Toast Bake
These are so easy, fun, and delicious!
Step 1: Prep the pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the pumpkin custard
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sugar. Then stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Soak the bread
Add the cubed Texas toast to the baking dish. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the top and gently toss to coat the bread evenly.
Step 4: Make the streusel topping
In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
Step 5: Bake to golden perfection
Bake for 30–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Drizzle with maple syrup, caramel sauce, or even a dollop of whipped cream.
- Want it richer? Add a swirl of cream cheese between layers for a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast vibe.
- You can prep it the night before—just cover and refrigerate, then bake in the morning!
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Perfect For:
- Perfect For:
- Thanksgiving breakfast or brunch
- Cozy fall weekends
- Holiday potlucks
- Make-ahead family breakfasts
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
That golden top and pumpkin-orange base are total fall goals! Snap a pic before slicing and tag your cozy creation with #BiteSizedFun on Instagram—we’d love to see your breakfast bakes!
More Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love:
- Coming soon!
Warm, sweet, and loaded with pumpkin spice—this Pumpkin French Toast Bake is everything fall dreams are made of. Happy baking!
One More Thing!
This recipe is part of our collection of easy dessert recipes. Check it out!
Pumpkin French Toast Bake
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf Texas toast thick-sliced bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Next, whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and white sugar together in a bowl; beat in the pumpkin until fully incorporated.
- Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish and pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes. Toss to coat the bread cubes.
- Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter together with a fork in a small bowl until the mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over the bread cubes.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes.
