Description
Looking for the best fall pumpkin French toast? This easy recipe is soft, rich, and full of spice! Perfect for cozy mornings or holiday brunch, it uses real pumpkin and warm cinnamon, and it’s topped with syrup and whipped cream for the ultimate breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar and whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt some butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and soak each bread slice for 20 seconds per side.
- Cook the soaked bread in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve warm with syrup, powdered sugar, and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for best texture.
- Swap dairy milk for oat or almond milk if needed.
- Add chopped pecans on top for extra crunch.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American