Pumpkin Spice French Toast

After watching Chef Carla make this on "The Chew" (a wonderful daytime cooking show I DVR) I knew I had to try it.  A month later I found the time and it was well worth the wait.  I never made French Toast before so I was a bit worried, but it was super easy and delicious.  I will definitely make this again as Christmas gets closer.

Pumpkin Spice French Toast


1 Loaf Challah or Brioche thick sliced, day old
1 cup Milk (I use fat free/skim)
1/2 cup Half and Half
3 Eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt


For cooking French Toast:

1/4 cup Canola Oil

4 Tbsp Butter

OR you can use Non-Stick cooking spray.

Powdered Sugar for sprinkling on top

1. Combine all ingredients (except bread and powdered sugar, oil and butter) and mix well


2. Dip sliced bread in mixture and coat both sides well, place in glass baking dish and allow
    to sit overnight in fridge (covered), or at least for 6 hours.


3. To cook, heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a non stick pan over med-high heat.  


4. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.


5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all bread is cooked.


6. Top with powdered sugar and syrup and enjoy.