Pumpkin Spice French Toast
A delicious fall breakfast featuring pumpkin-spiced custard-soaked brioche or challah, perfect for holiday brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or flavored syrup.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes after pan-frying.
- Try adding cinnamon or nutmeg for extra spice.
- Use day-old bread for better custard absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 190mg