Description
Experience the warmth of the holidays with this delightful Friendsgiving Sweet Potato French Toast. Infused with sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and vanilla, this dish is not just a breakfast staple but a memory-maker for your festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to be a favorite at your holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
- In a blender, combine boiled sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides well. Let soak for 5–10 seconds.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup and optional pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg