Pumpkin French Toast
A delightful and cozy twist on classic French toast, infused with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spice. Perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices bread Thick-cut, like challah or brioche
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk Or half-and-half for richer flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter For cooking
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides. Let excess drip off.
- Place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, you can sprinkle some toasted chopped pecans or walnuts on top before serving.