Description
Delight in these Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups, a fun and festive twist on traditional French toast perfect for fall mornings. Soft bread is filled with a spiced pumpkin puree, rolled up, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, pan-fried until golden, and coated with cinnamon sugar for a sweet and satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices of bread (preferably white or whole wheat)
Pumpkin Filling
- 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: Begin by trimming off the crusts from each slice of bread to create clean rectangles that are easier to roll without breaking.
- Make Pumpkin Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well blended.
- Spread Filling on Bread: Evenly spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture over each bread slice, covering the surface completely.
- Roll the Bread: Carefully roll up each slice from one edge into a tight cylinder and set the roll-ups aside.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Melt Butter: Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
- Dip and Cook Roll-Ups: Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated, then place them seam-side down in the hot pan.
- Fry Until Golden: Cook the roll-ups for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning carefully until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While roll-ups cook, mix the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Coat Roll-Ups: Once cooked, immediately roll the warm French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture so it sticks evenly.
- Serve: Serve the roll-ups warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use fresh bread for easier rolling to avoid cracks or breaks.
- White bread or whole wheat bread both work well; slightly thicker slices hold filling better.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some ground ginger or cloves into the pumpkin mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Can substitute maple syrup or honey as toppings instead of powdered sugar.
