Description
Friendsgiving Pumpkin Pie French Toast with Pecan Pie Sauce is the ultimate autumn breakfast that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin spice and pecan pie in a delightful dish. Golden-brown French toast, made from thick slices of bread, is generously drizzled with a rich, gooey pecan pie sauce. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches, inviting everyone to savor the comforting essence of fall while enjoying a deliciously sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice until combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture until soaked but not falling apart.
- Cook the soaked bread slices on the griddle for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- For the pecan pie sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract until bubbly. Add chopped pecans and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve the French toast drizzled with pecan pie sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg