Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Pumpkin French Toast Recipe, a perfect breakfast choice for the fall season. This delicious dish features a delightful blend of pumpkin puree and seasonal spices, creating a sweet and spiced treat that’s sure to brighten any morning. Each slice is coated in a rich egg mixture and cooked to golden perfection, then topped with a homemade whipped pumpkin butter that adds an irresistible creamy finish. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch or enjoying a cozy weekend breakfast at home, this easy-to-make recipe is bound to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat or skim)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 12 slices Texas toast (or French bread, challah)
- For whipped pumpkin butter: 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until fully coated.
- Cook each slice in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the whipped pumpkin butter, beat softened butter until fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (77g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Using stale bread enhances absorption of the egg mixture for a custardy texture. Keep the skillet heat consistent to avoid burning while ensuring thorough cooking. Allowing bread to soak longer can deepen the flavor.