Pumpkin Pie Baked French Toast (French Toast Bake)

Baked French Toast is about as easy as it gets, and this Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake, made with sweet Hawaiian Bread, pumpkin pie filling and pecans, is perfect for a fall brunch or even Thanksgiving breakfast.

It smells absolutely amazing and tastes divine. Even my incredibly picky, pumpkin-hating daughter had seconds!

I could eat breakfast all day long, and French Toast is by far my favorite breakfast to indulge in. I’ve recently started making Baked French Toast, and it’s quickly become my favorite method. Typically you would mix it up and refrigerate overnight, then bake it in the morning. But with this version thankfully it’s not required; besides, I’m not organized enough to plan breakfast the night before! That’s why I love this recipe. You can make it ahead or roll out of bed and get it started. I vote for the latter but that’s just me.

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE FRENCH TOAST BAKE

This baked french toast recipe is made a little more special using Hawaiian bread instead of regular french bread. It adds a subtle sweetness to the whole dish. If you can’t find the round loaf at your store, a package of 12 Hawaiian Rolls or a regular sandwich loaf will do the trick.

Cut a whole round loaf into cubes, and coat it with a mixture of pumpkin puree, milk, eggs and pumpkin pie spices then put that into a large casserole dish. Sprinkle a crumble of butter, cinnamon, flour, brown sugar and pecans over the top and bake for 40 minutes. During which time you can take a shower and get ready for all the neighbors who will be knocking on your door wanting to know what smells so amazing.

I added pecans as an optional ingredient because we have nut allergies in our house so I’m sure other do to. The pecans add a nice texture to this French Toast Bake but omitting them will not ruin the dish in the least.

THIS FRENCH TOAST BAKE IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT RECIPE!

You might find that a lot of French Toast Bake recipes require the casserole to soak in the custard bath in the fridge overnight, and if you’re using regular french bread that is a good practice. However, I have found that Hawaiian Bread is more soft and moist than other breads so it quickly will soak up the custard and you’re good to go without a long soak! Time-saver? Check!

For more easy French Toast Bake Recipes and other breakfast ideas, be sure to try these out:

• Overnight Baked French Toast
• Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole
• Gingerbread French Toast Casserole
• French Toast Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Muffins
• Pumpkin Apple Bread
• Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins
• Oven Baked Apple Pancake

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