Description
Transport your taste buds to autumn with this Aromatic Pumpkin French Toast. Each bite features the creamy richness of pumpkin puree combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all enveloped in thick, fluffy slices of bread. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, this delightful dish is sure to impress family and friends while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk substitute)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat or an oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 20-30 seconds on each side.
- Place soaked slices onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup and optional toppings like whipped cream or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg