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Delicious Fall Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast Recipe served with whipped cream, cinnamon, and crispy bacon on a marble surface.

The Best Fall Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast Recipe

This delicious fall-inspired French toast recipe features pumpkin puree and warm spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. It's easy to make and can be kept warm in the oven until ready to serve.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ½ Tbsp light-brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ⅛ tsp cloves
  • 9 slices hearty white bread (1-inch) such as rustic French bread, or brioche
  • Butter for griddle

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Electric Griddle
  • Shallow Dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven Rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 225°F and an electric griddle or non-stick skillet to 350°F.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined; then add half and half and whisk until blended.
  3. Dip bread into the egg mixture, soaking both sides, then butter the griddle and place the soaked French toast on it.
  4. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, then butter the griddle again, flip the French toast, and cook until golden brown on the opposite side.
  5. Transfer slices to the preheated oven on an oven rack to keep warm for up to 10 minutes, which also helps them cook through.
  6. Serve warm, with maple syrup if desired.

Notes

The oven can be used to keep the French toast warm and ensure it's cooked through. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.