Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole | Episode 1113

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts are often less expensive than pecans.

Cut Hala bread into large chunks and place them in a large buttered casserole dish.

In a bowl, combine heavy cream and whole milk, then add eggs, pure pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and orange zest.

Mix until combined and pour the custard over the bread in the casserole dish, ensuring each piece is covered.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.

In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, brown sugar, regular sugar, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice.

Add cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to mix until the size resembles peas.

Stir in chopped walnuts.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Scatter the crumb topping evenly over the bread mixture.

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 45 minutes.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

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