Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
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Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Description
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole uses cubed French bread soaked in a mixture of pumpkin puree, half and half, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and spices such as nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin spice coffee creamer. Refrigerated overnight to absorb the flavors, it is then slow-cooked until the custard is set and the bread is soft but holds shape. A maple sauce made from butter, brown sugar, maple extract, evaporated milk, and vanilla rounds out the dish with a sweet and buttery topping.
The casserole has a creamy, tender consistency with warm autumn spices enhancing the pumpkin flavor. The slow cooker method allows gentle, even cooking without drying out the bread. Once plated, the dish is finished with the homemade maple sauce, adding a glossy, sweet layer that pairs well with optional whipped cream and pecans.
This dish works well for breakfast or brunch gatherings, offering a sliceable, shareable alternative to individual French toast. The combination of pumpkin, spices, and maple is distinctively seasonal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 5 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coffee creamer pumpkin spice flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 16 ounce French bread cut into bite size pieces, loaf
Maple Sauce
- 3/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 Tablespoon maple extract
- 2 Tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
- Place the cubed bread into the slow cooker.
- In a large bowl whisk together until combined the pumpkin, half and half, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin spice coffee creamer, ground nutmeg, maple syrup, ground cloves
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread. Stir well to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate crock pot overnight or for at least 5 hours.
- Cook on High 2 hour 30 minutes or Low 4 hours 30 minutes.
- Prepare sauce once the french toast is completed.
Maple Sauce
- Add butter, brown sugar, water, maple extract, and sea salt to medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
- Bring to boil for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and add in 1/2 cup milk and vanilla. Stir until combined.
- Pour sauce over the french toast once plated and serve immediately.
- Top with whip cream and pecans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 2955IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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