Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin French Toast recipe. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard mixture, then cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 6 slices thick bread (like brioche or Texas toast)
Pumpkin Custard Mixture:
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Additional:
- butter or oil for cooking
- maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pumpkin Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, grease with butter or oil. Dip bread slices in the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides. Cook on the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or desired toppings.
Notes
- Stale bread works best for soaking up the custard mixture without falling apart.
- Enhance with chopped pecans or whipped cream for added decadence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
