Pumpkin Streusel French Toast Bake

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This Pumpkin Streusel French Toast Bake is a Thanksgiving Delight, Sponsored by Helpful Hens Organic Eggs.

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel, french toast, french toast bake, ice cream, pumpkin

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the French Toast Bake:

6 Slices Brioche Bread, roughly 4 cups chopped
⅔ Cup Whole Milk
½ Cup Pumpkin Purée
4 Tablespoons Salted Butter
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed (light or golden would work too)
3 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
3 Large Helpful Hens™ Eggs

For the Streusel Topping:

1 Cup All Purpose Flour
⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
⅔ Cup Salted Butter, softened to room temperature

Instructions

Begin by spraying or buttering a medium-sized baking dish, then fill it with the cubes of brioche bread.
In a saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the milk, pumpkin purée, salted butte, brown sugar, and the rich sweetness of maple syrup.
Whisk this mixture until just warmed, then set it aside to cool.
For a quick chill, place it in the fridge or let it reach room temperature on the counter.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
While the milk mixture cools, turn your attention to creating the buttery streusel topping.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork or your hands to blend the ingredients into a delectable crumble. Set this aside.
Once the milk mixture has cooled, add the Helpful Hens™ Eggs and vanilla bean paste, whisking until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the cubes of brioche bread, ensuring each piece soaks up the goodness. Why do we cube the bread for this recipe? Simple: so that even more of that luscious pumpkin filling is absorbed into every single bite.
Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the bread, promising a golden, crunchy topping that will elevate your French toast bake to new heights.
Bake for 35-45 minutes. Keep a watchful eye to ensure that the French toast filling sets up and the edges of the brioche, along with the streusel, turn a perfect golden brown. Mine was perfectly done at 40 minutes.
You can also prep this dish the night before. Prepare the French toast bake and cover it, letting it refrigerate overnight. Simply leave the streusel off (and covered at room temperature) until you preheat the oven the next morning, crumble it on the french toast, and bake as directed.
As the aroma of pumpkin and maple fills your kitchen, anticipate serving this delicious dish warm. Enhance the experience with a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for those who crave an extra touch of indulgence.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days, ensuring you can savor the flavors of Thanksgiving well beyond the feast.

Notes

See blog for dietary substitutions regarding dairy and gluten.