Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread
- Butter for frying
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Caramelized pecans, for garnish
- Additional maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, soaking well on both sides.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve topped with whipped cream, caramelized pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread like brioche or Texas toast for best texture.
- To caramelize pecans, sauté with a little brown sugar and butter until crispy.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated in a toaster or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg