Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious Pumpkin French Toast recipe. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or brunch, this dish is a seasonal twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- â…› teaspoon ground cloves
- pinch of salt
Additional:
- 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread
- butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Let the excess drip off, then place the soaked bread onto the hot skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining slices, greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread so it soaks up the mixture without falling apart.
- You can substitute dairy-free milk and butter to make it dairy-free.
- Add chopped pecans or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
