Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling. This delightful casserole marries creamy, sweet cream cheese with the rich essence of pumpkin and warm spices, creating a perfect breakfast or brunch centerpiece that everyone will adore. It’s easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or festive gatherings. With a crunchy pecan topping that adds texture to each bite, this dish promises to bring warmth and joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounces) can pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice until blended.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer half the bread slices at the bottom, spread half the cream cheese mixture over them, then repeat layers.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and top with chopped pecans mixed with melted butter and brown sugar.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg