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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Breakfast ยป Pumpkin French Toast Casserole with Praline Sauce (Instant Pot)

    PUBLISHED: October 23, 2020 โ€ข By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole with Praline Sauce (Instant Pot)

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    Easy Pumpkin French Toast Casserole drizzled in homemade Maple Praline Sauce is like having dessert for breakfast. And why not?! It’s so easy to make in the Instant Pot. A perfect fall weekend or holiday morning recipe.

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    If you love French Toast but don’t want to spend the time making it, you’ll love this recipe!

    Especially if you enjoy a breakfast casserole. Making breakfast recipes in the Instant Pot is a win.

    You can do something else while it does the work.

    And in the case of this recipe, it makes a soft, sweet, delicious fall-flavored breakfast. 

    Just the right amount of pumpkin for a hint of flavor and gorgeous color.

    The Maple Praline Sauce is buttery maple pecan sauce is out of this world delicious.

    You’ll want to make this every day and definitely for special occasions.

    instant pot French toast on cake stand

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    If you’ve only made the classic breakfast recipe over the stove top, a slice of bread at a time, you’ll love it casserole form.

    All the key ingredients are combined to cook together into a gathering-size recipe.

    Perfect to slice and serve without toiling over the stove.

    In this case it all goes into the Instant Pot to pressure cook so it’s even easier!

    It’s made in a 7-inch pan so might seem small. But the rich flavors make even a small serving satisfying.

    pumpkin french toast casserole overhead

    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    French Bread. Using French bread that is a day old or slightly stale soaks up the pumpkin-egg mixture better for a perfect custardy end result. Either regular or gluten-free bread can be used. We’ve tested it with both!

    Eggs. A key part of the pumpkin mixture to create a wonderful texture. It helps bind the bread together when it cooks as well.

    Heavy Whipping Cream. Used in both the casserole and the sauce for a rich consistency.

    Vanilla Extract. Adds flavor.

    Granulated Sugar and Light Brown Sugar. Both types of sugar are used in the French toast. Brown sugar is used in the praline sauce too. The combination makes a caramel-y sweetness.

    Pumpkin Puree. Either store bought or homemade pumpkin puree can be used.

    Pumpkin Pie Spice. This blend of warming spices gives the classic pumpkin pie flavor to the Instant Pot casserole.

    Unsalted Butter. It is what makes the sauce so delicious!

    Maple Syrup. Sweetens and gives a slight maple flavor to the praline sauce.

    Salt. A bit of salt creates a contrast to the sweet flavors, pumping them up without making the sauce salty.

    Pecans. Chopped pecans are the star of the praline sauce. They add a perfect flavor to this wonderful breakfast recipe.

    pumpkin french toast casserole ingredients

    Required Supplies

    6-quart Instant Pot

    7-inch springform pan. This allows easy freeing of the casserole after cooking to slice and serve.

    How to Make it – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Making the French Toast.

    In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice (photos 1-3).

    Combine the pumpkin mixture with the bread cubes (photo 4-5). Press the bread into the mixture and allow to sit for 5 minutes (photo 6).

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole (Instant Pot) recipe steps 1-4a

    STEP 2. Cooking the Pumpkin French Toast Casserole.

    Spoon the mixture into a greased 7-inch springform pan (photo 8). Double wrap the top with foil (photo 9).

    OPTIONAL: line the bottom of the springform pan with a circle of parchment paper for easy transfer to a serving plate (photo 7).

    Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place the pan on the trivet in the Instant Pot (photo 10).

    Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 40 minutes. After cooking perform a QUICK RELEASE. 

    Remove the foil and allow the French toast to cool for 20 minutes (photos 11-12).

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole (Instant Pot) recipe steps 5-8

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole (Instant Pot) recipe steps 9-12a

    STEP 3. Making the Maple Praline Sauce.

    While it’s cooling, make the sauce.

    In a medium saucepan combine the sauce ingredients: brown sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt (photo 13-14). Simmer for 4-6 minutes.

    Add the chopped pecans (photos 15-16).

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole (Instant Pot) recipe steps 13-16a

    STEP 4. Serving it.

    After the pumpkin breakfast casserole has cooled, cut into 6 servings. Place on plates and spoon the maple pecan sauce over the top. Serve warm.

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    Tried and Tested Recipe

    We’ve tested this recipe with each regular French bread and gluten-free French bread. Fantastic results from both.

    Pro Tips

    Use a homemade foil sling. Lowering a pan into the Instant Pot isn’t difficult. However removing it after cooking can be tricky.

    You can buy a silicon sling but it’s also easy to make one with foil.

    • Fold a 20-inch piece of foil in thirds.
    • Put the pan in the middle of the sling and lower it into the Instant Pot.
    • Do not remove the sling; let it stay during cooking.
    • Use it to lift the pan out after cooking.

    Use stale bread. It’s the only time someone will tell you to use old ingredients for a recipe. Dry stale bread will better soak up the egg mixture for a perfect French toast.

    Storing Leftovers

    Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Rewarm over low heat (30% to 40%) in the mircrowave before eating.

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    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole With Maple Praline Sauce

    Rich, delicious Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is so easy when made in the Instant Pot! Slathered with a homemade Maple Praline Sauce. Breakfast has never been better!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 961kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    • 4 cups cubed French Bread (day old) regular or gluten-free; bite-size cubes
    • 3 Eggs beaten
    • ¾ cup Heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Pumpkin Puree
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • 1 cup Water

    Maple Praline Sauce

    • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
    • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 3/4 cup chopped Pecans

    Instructions

    Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

    • Grease a 7 inch springform cake pan.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
    • Add the diced bread to the bowl of pumpkin mixture and press down with a spoon until all bread cubes are covered with the mixture.
      Let the bread sit for 5 minutes to soak up the mix, then spoon the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
    • Pour the cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Double wrap the cake pan in foil to seal, and lower into the Instant Pot on the trivet.
      OPTIONAL: make a sling of foil (20-inch piece folded into thirds). Place the cake pan in the middle and use to lower the pan into the Instant Pot. Leave it during cooking for easier pan removal afterwards).
    • Lock the lid onto the pot and seal the steam valve. Select manual HIGH PRESSURE for 40 minutes. Once finished cooking, do a QUICK RELEASE for the steam.
      Remove the lid when the pin drops and pull out the casserole. Remove the foil and let the casserole sit and cool for 15-20 minutes.

    Maple Praline Sauce

    • While the French toast casserole cools, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine: brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.
      Bring just to a low boil then reduce heat to simmer the sauce for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens to your liking.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
    • Once the casserole has cooled, remove from the springform pan and transfer to a plate. Pour the maple praline sauce over the top, slice and serve. Enjoy!

    Notes

    A 6 quart Instant Pot Duo, an Instant Pot trivet, and a 7 inch springform cake pan were used for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 961kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 2524IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. adrianne spoerlein says

      September 15, 2024 at 1:52 pm

      HI – since I don’t have an instant pot, can you make a suggestion for cooking in the oven please?

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      • Toni Dash says

        September 15, 2024 at 5:42 pm

        Pressure cooking is completely different than oven cooking due to the moisture. Weโ€™ve only made this recipe in the Instant Pot. Iโ€™d make this Pumpkin French Toast with Spiced Maple Syrup which is a conventional recipe.

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    2. Cate says

      October 26, 2020 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      Made this for brunch and it was a big hit and so easy to to put together!

      Reply
    3. Laura says

      October 24, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing !! I love that you can make it right in the instant pot.

      Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      October 23, 2020 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      The french toast was great but that sauce was heavenly! Excellent recipe!

      Reply
    5. Kristyn says

      October 23, 2020 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      I think I could drink the syrup..lol! This is the most delicious way to start the day! Making this weekend!

      Reply
    6. Shelley says

      October 23, 2020 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      Oh, this is awesome … for just a whole bunch of reasons! I mean, pumpkin French toast?!? Brilliant right there. But being able to make it in your Instant Pot? Now that’s sheer genius. And that praline sauce? That’s worth licking the plate right there – liquid gold!

      Reply
    7. Lauren Kelly says

      October 23, 2020 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      I am so excited I found this recipe, in the IP!! It’s so easy! Thank you so much.

      Reply
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