Description
Transform your morning into a cozy autumnal celebration with this Pumpkin Spice French Toast. Combining a velvety, spiced pumpkin custard with thick slices of golden-brown brioche or challah, this dish brings the warmth of pie to your breakfast table. It is designed for busy mornings, coming together in under 20 minutes. Served with a drizzle of maple syrup and crispy turkey bacon, it is a sophisticated, stress-free brunch staple that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Maple syrup (for serving)
Crispy turkey bacon (for serving)
Instructions
Whisk the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a wide shallow bowl until smooth.
Place a skillet over medium heat and melt a knob of butter until it foams.
Briefly dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are coated but not soaked.
Place bread in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and firm.
Serve immediately while warm with maple syrup and a side of crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for the best texture as it absorbs the custard without getting soggy. If fresh, let the bread sit out on the counter for an hour before starting. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster oven. If you lack pumpkin pie spice, substitute with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 145mg