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Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Recipe
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This Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter is a deliciously festive breakfast treat perfect for autumn and holiday mornings. Made with creamy pumpkin, warm spices, and topped with a sweet, spiced brown sugar butter, it offers a comforting twist on classic French toast that’s both flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

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For the French Toast:

  • 10 slices of brioche or challah bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 6 oz. canned pumpkin
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar

For the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter:

  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, very softened
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and ground nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Place the bowl in the freezer to chill while you make the French toast batter.
  2. Preheat the skillet: Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat until hot, to ensure a nice golden crust on the toast.
  3. Make the French toast batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin until well combined. In a separate small bowl, mix the flour, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar, then add this dry mixture to the pumpkin-egg mixture, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Dip the bread slices: Quickly dip each slice of brioche or challah into the pumpkin batter, coating both sides evenly but not soaking the bread to prevent sogginess. Shake off any excess batter.
  5. Cook the French toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately: Plate the French toast and top with small frozen pieces of the prepared brown sugar cinnamon butter for a melty, flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Use brioche or challah bread for best texture and flavor as they soak up the batter well without falling apart.
  • Do not oversoak the bread in the batter to prevent soggy toast.
  • The cinnamon butter should be chilled before serving so it melts slowly over the warm toast.
  • This recipe serves about 4-5 people depending on serving sizes.
  • Leftovers are not recommended for freezing as the bread tends to get soggy when thawed.

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Keywords: pumpkin french toast, fall breakfast recipe, brown sugar cinnamon butter, autumn brunch, holiday breakfast, pumpkin spice French toast

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