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Pumpkin French Toast

Delicious Pumpkin French Toast for Cozy Fall Mornings

Enjoy this Pumpkin French Toast, a warm and inviting breakfast perfect for fall mornings and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Keeping Warm 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 cup Half and Half Substitute with whole milk or non-dairy milk for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh pumpkin works well too, ensure finely pureed.
  • 3 large Eggs Feel free to use more eggs for a richer custard.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a great alternative for less refined sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Infuses a nutty, warm taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Imparts slight kick of spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Complements other spices with its sweet-bitter flavor.
For the Bread
  • 8 slices Hearty White Bread Can swap with brioche or whole wheat bread.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Used for greasing the griddle.

Equipment

  • Electric griddle
  • Large shallow dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F and set your electric griddle to 350°F.
  2. In a large shallow dish, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in half and half until fully blended into the custard mixture.
  4. Dip each slice of hearty bread into the custard mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side.
  5. Melt butter on the griddle, place soaked bread slices on the griddle, and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer cooked French toast to the preheated oven to keep warm for up to 10 minutes.
  7. Serve warm from the oven, topped with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use 1-2 day old bread for better custard absorption. Whisk the custard until completely smooth to avoid lumps.

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