SPICED PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Spiced Pumpkin French Toast Casserole image

What a sweet way to start your morning! It's perfect for the holidays, but we enjoy it year-round. Prep the evening before, and in the morning you can pop this in the oven and have a delicious breakfast in no time! -Joanne Wessel, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 cups cubed challah or egg bread (about 28 ounces)
1/2 cup raisins
Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first 10 ingredients until blended. Add bread cubes and raisins; gently stir to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until edges of bread are golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes., Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with confectioners' sugar and syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.