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Home / Recipes / Breakfast / Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

25 minutes mins
| 4 Comments |
4.67 from 3 votes
Jump to Recipe 09/22/19 | Updated: 10/21/19 | by Nora

Combine delicious French toast with a creamy pumpkin filling and a crunchy pecan crust for the perfect fall breakfast: Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast. Even better: It is incredibly easy to make!

stack of pumpkin French toast drizzled with maple syrup

Prep: 10min
Total: 25mins
Serves: 4

Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings

A Note from Nora

I don’t know if there’s anything I love quite as much as French toast – such a sweet childhood memory! My favorite ways to make it are stuffed (like this pumpkin version!) or baked as a casserole. However I make it though, my family loves it just the same as do. We especially love my Strawberry Stuffed French Toast, my Raspberry Chocolate Chip Crockpot French Toast and my Apple French Toast Bake.


stack of french toast waffles topped with fresh berries and drizzled with maple syrup
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins

How to Make Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast:

Read on for the detailed step-by-step ingredients and instructions, or scroll down for tips and the printable recipe card.

Ingredients for Pumpkin French Toast

This recipe is made with simple ingredients you’d find in any French toast recipe – bread, eggs, milk, a little sugar. Add pumpkin, cream cheese and chopped pecans to the mix, and you’ve got yourself one amazing fall or holiday breakfast dish.

You Need:

  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese (full fat, reduced fat or low fat all work)
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 8 slices bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, or more for extra crunch
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • maple syrup to serve (optional)

Ingredient Swaps

  • you can use Greek yogurt in place of the cream cheese for added protein
  • make some healthy swaps by using wholemeal bread and skim milk
  • you can leave out the pecan coating and will still end up with a delicious French toast – but the crunchy crust does make it extra-special

Equipment Needed to Make Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

You need the following equipment ready:

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • small bowl and spoon
  • shallow baking dish and whisk
  • large plate
  • skillet or griddle
  • wooden spatula

Steps

1 – Stuff the French toast:

Mix the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice together in a small bowl. Spread on four slices of bread and sandwich the remaining slices on top, pressing the edges to seal them.

It’s important to push down on the edges to seal in the filling, or it will ooze out everywhere as it cooks.

2 – Prepare the crunchy pecan crust:

Now, you need to prepare the ingredients for the crunchy crust:

  • whisk the egg and milk together in a shallow baking dish
  • add the chopped pecans to a large plate

>> Note: for extra-caramelized crunch, add a tablespoon of sugar to the pecans.

Soak each sandwich first in the egg mixture (I usually let them soak 30-60 seconds per side) and then coat with the pecans, making sure the coating is even all over the French toast sandwich.

3 – Cook:

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray (or melt a little butter for extra tastiness).

Cook each French toast sandwich on both sides until puffed up, golden brown and crunchy. There shouldn’t be any raw egg left in or around your French toast.

Serve immediately with maple syrup for the best taste!

dipping pumpkin French toast in maple syrup

Nora’s Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin French Toast:

This dish also makes a lovely dessert, served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Use your favorite bread that slices well for this! We prefer softer breads like challah, brioche or – as a quick and easy pantry version – Texas toast. Day-old is generally better, because it’s sturdier and won’t turn into mush.

If you don’t have pecans, or are allergic, try using crushed up cornflakes as the coating! Turns out extremely delicious, too.

Pair this Pumpkin French Toast With:

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Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

This Skinny Crunchy Stuffed Pumpkin French Toast is the perfect fall breakfast. Coated with pecans and served with maple syrup for an extra-special treat!
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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4.67 from 3 votes
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Recipe details

Prep 10 minutes mins
Cook 15 minutes mins
Total 25 minutes mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese any fat content; or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 8 slices bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or more for extra crunch
  • non-stick cooking spray OR butter
  • maple syrup to serve

Instructions
 

  • Mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice together in a small bowl. Spread on four slices of bread and sandwich the remaining slices on top, pressing the edges to seal them.
  • Whisk the eggs and milk together in a shallow dish. Add the chopped pecans to a plate. Dip each sandwich first into the egg mixture and then into the pecans, making sure it is evenly coated everywhere.
  • Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray and cook each sandwich on both sides until browned and crispy.
  • Serve with additional maple syrup and pomegranate if you like.
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Nutrition

Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5168IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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Nora Rusev from Savory Nothings
About Nora 
When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me!   Learn more.

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Comments

  1. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    November 02, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh STOP IT! This looks TOO GOOD NORA!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 02, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Stop it yourself, you’re being too sweet! <3

      Reply
  2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    November 02, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I love whipping up decadent breakfasts on the weekend! This french toast is just calling my name, Nora! I love the pumpkin flavor and the fact that it’s lightened up. I always try to sneak in some Greek yogurt whenever I can, so I’m loving that you added that in here. Sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 02, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Greek yogurt is my rock star 🙂 Thank you for your kind words, Gayle!

      Reply

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