Description
Irresistible Friendsgiving Pumpkin-Spiced French Toast is a cozy, autumn-inspired dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This delightful recipe combines thick slices of bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin batter, cooked to golden perfection. Topped with real maple syrup and whipped cream, each bite is a delicious celebration of fall flavors, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Friendsgiving brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- Dip each slice of bread in the batter briefly, allowing it to soak without becoming soggy.
- Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup and topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use slightly stale bread for better absorption of the batter. Experiment with spices by adding cardamom or ginger for unique flavors. For a quick topping, dust with powdered sugar instead of making whipped cream.