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Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Brioche French Toast Casserole

This Pumpkin Brioche French Toast Casserole is an easy and delicious breakfast treat. Brioche bread makes the best French Toast! In the fall, Pumpkin Brioche Cinnamon Swirl Bread gives this casserole a beautiful orange color, with warm cinnamon flavors. The Pecan Streusel Topping yields a crunchy texture to this tender French toast. This recipe works great with regular Brioche Bread, too!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked French Toast, French Toast Casserole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Ingredients

For the Streusel:

  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pecans (optional) toasted and chopped

For the custard:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 thick slices Brioche Bread Cut into 1-inch cubes; see notes

Instructions

For the streusel:

  • Combine brown sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon and pecans (if using) in a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until just combined and crumbly. If needed, clump together with clean hands. Set aside.

For the custard:

  • Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (I use Bakers Joy Spray.)
    Preheat the oven to 350℉
  • Whisk together milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl until fully combined. Add the melted butter and whisk together.
    Toss cubed brioche in milk mixture until all pieces are moistened. Allow for the custard to be completed absorbed, at room temperature--about 10 minutes.

Casserole:

  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with streusel.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over top of bread mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until casserole is set and bread is golden brown and puffy, 35 to 40 minutes.
    Remove from oven, and serve immediately with additional maple syrup.

Notes

If you can find Pumpkin Brioche Bread, that's great! I find mine at my local Trader Joe's. Otherwise, you can make my recipe for Pumpkin Spice Challah Bread, if you're feeling ambitious for a Fall bread. Otherwise, plain Brioche Bread works for this recipe. Add some pumpkin spice to the custard, instead of plain cinnamon to amp up the flavor.
This casserole can easily be doubled and reheats really well.