Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful autumn breakfast that marries the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg with crispy, golden-brown bread. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dish perfect for chilly mornings or festive brunches. Serve it drizzled with maple syrup or topped with whipped cream for an indulgent start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 slices per person) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- Maple syrup or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture briefly, ensuring it remains firm.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter until it sizzles.
- Cook soaked bread slices in the skillet for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For best results, use day-old bread to enhance absorption of the mixture. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. Substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato or butternut squash for a unique twist.