Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat, or skim)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 12 slices Texas toast (or French bread, or challah)
- 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt some butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until coated on both sides.
- Cook the coated bread in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the whipped pumpkin butter, beat softened butter until fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Fresh bread absorbs the custard better; use slightly stale bread for optimal texture. Control heat to avoid burning while ensuring the toast cooks through. Customize toppings according to your preference—try adding nuts or fresh fruit!