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Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter

Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Bliss

Enjoy a delightful twist on breakfast with this Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter, capturing the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin French Toast Batter
  • 4 large eggs Ensure freshness for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk is ideal, but any milk alternative could be used.
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin Substitute with fresh pumpkin puree if available.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract yields the best flavor.
  • 1 cup flour Helps achieve a thicker custard.
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Essential for a seasonal taste.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Can be swapped with granulated sugar if necessary.
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread Provides a rich base; substitute with hearty bread for variation.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) Use unsalted for better control of seasoning.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • a pinch nutmeg

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy; freeze to firm up.
  2. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin, and vanilla until smooth. Mix flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Fold dry into wet ingredients.
  4. Dip slices of brioche or challah into pumpkin batter for 3-4 seconds on each side.
  5. Cook bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm topped with chilled Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter; garnish with cinnamon or maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, add extra butter or syrup when reheating leftovers.

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