Description
Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast is a warm, comforting dish that brings the flavors of fall to your table. Thick slices of brioche or challah soak in a creamy pumpkin custard infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful breakfast experience. Topped with maple syrup and optional whipped cream or nuts, this recipe is perfect for cozy weekends or festive gatherings. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this deliciously nostalgic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook soaked bread until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Transfer finished slices to an oven-safe plate to keep warm while cooking remaining pieces.
- Serve hot with maple syrup drizzled generously over each slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg