PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST W/ CRUNCHY CINNAMON CRUST
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2 large eggs
1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbs granulated sugar
4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed
Eight 3/4-inch thick slices of day-old French bread
1. In a low-lying, flat bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, cream, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar.
2. In another low-lying flat bowl, place crushed cereal.
3. Heat skillet to medium-heat, brush with butter. Quickly dip bread on both sides into the egg mixture, then cover both sides of the bread with the crushed cereal. Place in hot skillet, reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Heat 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining bread.
4. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Servings: 4
Yield: 2 slices per person
Cooking Tips:
*This recipe really is best with French bread that is a day or two old- if it’s too soft, it will absorb too much of the liquid and turn out soggy.
**Do a quick dip into the liquid. You don’t want to soak the bread in it.
***You may leave off the crumbled cereal if you don’t wish to add crunch. (It’s good though!)
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10 Comments
Yum! I love pumpkin in any way except in pies (it’s a texture thing for me). That french toast looks delicious!
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I love the crunchy crust. Perfect treat for fall!
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What a great & neat idea is this!!
Looks very lovely & so tasty too!!
A must try!!
Thanks!!
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I made this french toast this weekend and it was delicious! Just the right amount of pumpkin flavor and spice. Very easy to make if not a bit messy but well worth it. I am definitely making this again. And next time I’m going to make my homemade cinnamon syrup to pour on it. Here is a pic I took of it: http://twitpic.com/hltzv
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P.S. Come out with a cookbook already!
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Those look fantastic, a variation on that would make a stunning dessert.
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hohoholy crap! im totally making these for a fall brunch! with mimosas! and a fire!
youve inspired me, gorgeous pics, omnom recipe!
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This is a great idea! Nice way to enjoy some of the in season pumpkins!
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Very tasty. My first recipe from your site. Now I need to find about 4 more recipes to use up the rest of this big can of pumpkin puree…
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love this….
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