Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Recipe. Featuring a luscious blend of pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, this dish is perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunch gatherings. The creamy homemade whipped pumpkin butter adds a unique touch that elevates each bite. Ready in under 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests alike. Serve it with maple syrup or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for an extra layer of flavor, making it the ultimate seasonal breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat, or skim)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 12 slices Texas toast (or French bread, or challah)
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- In a rectangular baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Cook in the skillet until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes). Repeat with remaining slices.
- For the whipped pumpkin butter: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with a hand mixer until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until light and airy.
- Serve hot with whipped pumpkin butter on top and optional maple syrup or toasted nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg