Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole with Streusel Topping

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole with Streusel Topping– this fluffy pumpkin French toast casserole loaded with buttery streusel and warm spices is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for a cozy fall morning.

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Prep this easy to make casserole the night before for a warm, cozy breakfast that feeds a crowd. Cubes of brioche bread baked in a French toast custard loaded with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and real pumpkin. A homemade streusel topping adds texture and an extra touch of sweetness. Drizzle the casserole with warm pure maple syrup before serving.

Ingredients for Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

For the Casserole:

• Brioche Bread – to keep this recipe consistent and the ingredients easy to find, I used store-bought sliced brioche bread like Artesano or Nature’s Own. I’ve tried both brands, and they both work well.
• Eggs
• Milk
• Pumpkin – canned 100% Pure Pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Brown Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Spices – I used a combination of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, but they can be used interchangeably as they both complement the pumpkin.
• Salt

For the Streusel:

• Butter – unsalted or salted butter works in this recipe
• Flour all-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• Spices – I used Pumpkin Pie Spice, but Cinnamon would work as well.
• Salt

How to Make Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

1. Cube the Bread – cut the slices into roughly one-inch pieces.
2. Mix the Custard – whisk the egg, milk, pumpkin, vanilla, spices, and salt together until well combined and smooth.
3. Refrigerate Overnight – pour custard mixture over bread cubes and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or for at least three hours.
4. Make the Streusel and Keep Separate – refrigerate, then top the French toast casserole when ready to bake.
5. Bake – bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.

Recipes Tips

• Use Slightly Stale Bread – slightly stale bread is great for French toast casserole because the bread is drier and absorbs the custard better. If the bread is very soft and moist, cut it into cubes and let it sit in a single layer for about an hour to dry out slightly.
• Refrigerate Streusel Separately – to keep streusel from absorbing extra moisture, refrigerate separately and top casserole right before baking.
• Take the Chill Off – for more even baking, let casserole and streusel sit at room temperature for about an hour before baking.

Storing Leftovers

This pumpkin French toast casserole reheats beautifully! Keep leftovers stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Heat covered in the oven at 350º, or for short periods in the microwave just until heated through.

My Most Popular Pumpkin Recipes

• Pumpkin Banana Bread
• Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
• Pumpkin French Toast
• Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
• Pumpkin Waffles