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Caramel Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe

Caramel Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe
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This Caramel Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a delightful fall-inspired breakfast dish featuring cubes of French bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, pumpkin puree, and caramel creamer, topped with a sweet and crumbly pumpkin spice streusel. Baked to golden perfection and optionally drizzled with caramel sauce, it combines cozy autumn flavors for a perfect morning treat.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • ½ a loaf of French bread (8 oz, cut into cubes)

Casserole Custard

  • 6 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1½ cups International Delight Simply Pure Caramel Creamer
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Streusel Topping

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking, then evenly spread the cubed French bread in the pan, ensuring the bread pieces cover the entire base uniformly.
  2. Mix custard: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs, pumpkin puree, caramel creamer, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking pan. Use a spoon or spatula to press down gently to make sure all the bread cubes are thoroughly saturated with the custard.
  4. Prepare streusel topping: Combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture forms crumbly streusel. Alternatively, pulse the ingredients in a food processor for a finer texture.
  5. Top the casserole: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the soaked bread and custard layer, covering as much surface area as possible for a crunchy topping.
  6. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Optionally drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
  • Pressing down the bread cubes after pouring the custard ensures thorough soaking.
  • If you don’t have International Delight Simply Pure Caramel Creamer, a mix of milk and caramel syrup can be substituted.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread and flour.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Adding chopped nuts to the streusel topping can add extra crunch and flavor.

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