Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or Texas toast)
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
- Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cook the soaked bread slices on the skillet until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup, chopped nuts, and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like brioche for best texture.
- Adjust spices to taste for a more intense fall flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg