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Pumpkin Pie French Toast
INGREDIENTS
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil, or as needed 1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
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8 slices day-old bread Maple syrup, to taste
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3 large eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
1. Lightly oil a skillet and heat over medium heat. 2. Whisk half-and-half, pumpkin purée, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl. Stir in walnuts until evenly distributed. 3. Place 1 slice of bread in the bowl and let it soak briefly to coat both sides. Lift bread to let excess liquid drip back into the bowl, then transfer to the hot skillet. 4. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until done. 5. Stir batter to redistribute walnuts and repeat with other slices of bread, cooking in several batches if necessary. 6. Serve warm with maple syrup.
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