Ingredients
French Toast Mixture
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (aka canned pure pumpkin)
- 4 large eggs (whisked)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Bread & Cooking
- 12 slices thick-cut white bread (such as challah or brioche)
- oil or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl or shallow dish, combine pumpkin puree, whisked eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a frying pan over low to medium heat or a griddle to 350°F. Lightly grease the surface with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dip the Bread: Submerge each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard mixture, coating both sides evenly. Gently shake off any excess batter to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the hot pan or griddle. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and slightly puffed.
- Repeat and Serve: Continue the process with the remaining bread slices, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning or undercooking. Serve the pumpkin French toast immediately with syrup and whipped cream for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread like challah or brioche for best results as it soaks up the custard without falling apart.
- Adjust the cooking temperature to avoid burning the outside while ensuring the inside is fully cooked.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
- Adding a pinch of salt to the mixture can enhance the overall flavor.
- Leftover French toast reheats well in a toaster or oven at low temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
