Description
This Pumpkin French Toast is a cozy and flavorful breakfast dish made with thick slices of bread soaked in a pumpkin-spiced custard, then cooked to golden perfection. It’s ideal for fall mornings and holiday brunches.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (Texas toast or brioche recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Butter or oil for greasing the skillet
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar, chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides well but not soaking too long to avoid sogginess.
- Place coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet and cook for 2–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture—it holds up better to the custard.
- You can substitute half-and-half or cream for a richer result.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice to taste depending on how strong you like the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
