Description
Delight in these Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups, a festive twist on classic French toast. Soft bread slices are filled with a smooth pumpkin puree mixture spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then rolled up, dipped in an egg custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Pumpkin Filling
- 8 slices of bread (preferably white or whole wheat)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Coating
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Trim off the crusts from the bread slices to create clean rectangular pieces that are easy to roll.
- Mix pumpkin filling: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread filling: Evenly spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture on each slice of bread, covering the entire surface.
- Roll up bread: Starting from one edge, carefully roll each slice of bread into a tight roll-up and set aside.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Heat butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, preparing to fry the roll-ups.
- Dip roll-ups: Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, making sure all sides are coated thoroughly.
- Fry roll-ups: Place the coated roll-ups in the frying pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: While the roll-ups cook, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl to make the coating.
- Coat roll-ups: Immediately after cooking, roll each warm French toast roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally sprinkled with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use day-old bread if possible, as it holds the filling better and rolls up without tearing.
- Whole wheat bread adds a healthier twist but white bread offers a softer texture.
- For a richer flavor, substitute milk with half-and-half or cream.
- Adjust spices in the pumpkin mixture to your taste preferences.
- These roll-ups are best served immediately to enjoy the crisp exterior and soft filling.
