Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin French Toast, a delightful breakfast that captures the essence of fall. Made with thick-cut bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard infused with warm spices, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for special occasions or leisurely weekends, this crowd-pleasing dish is customizable with your favorite toppings, from maple syrup to fresh fruit. In just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 8 large eggs
- 1⅓ cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 24 slices thick-cut bread (challah or brioche)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Cook soaked bread slices in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg