Do you ever get tired of that same old basic french toast? If you are looking to add something exciting and full of flavor this is a recipe you need to try! This french toast has all the flavors of pumpkin pie, the pumpkin, the spice and even the graham cracker crust. It even has a bonus, caramel syrup! I tried a pumpkin pie with dulce de leche once and fell in love! I love the pumpkin and caramel combination, it's indulgent! Give these a try and they are likely to become your new favorite fall breakfast entree!
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
Yields 8 slices
Ingredients:
8 slices day old french bread, sliced about 1" thick
10 graham cracker sheets, crushed*
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp light-brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ginger
1/3 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
1 recipe caramel syrup, for serving
1/2 cup chopped pecans, for serving (optional)
Directions:
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour crushed graham crackers into a low flat bowl, for dipping, set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and pumpkin puree. Butter skillet. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides. Dip coated bread into crushed graham crackers and flip and coat opposite side. Place coated bread onto buttered skillet and cook until golden on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Serve warm with caramel syrup and optional pecans.
*For a healthier option that is also delicious, crush 2 cups corn flakes in place of graham crackers.
Caramel Syrup
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 cup +2 Tbsp buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, buttermilk, and whipping cream. Bring to a boil, and boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.
