Description
This Friendsgiving sweet potato French toast is the perfect blend of festive flavors and comforting textures. With fluffy brioche or challah bread soaked in a creamy sweet potato custard, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s topped with rich maple syrup and whipped cream for an indulgent treat. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests at any gathering. Whether served for breakfast or as a delightful dessert, this dish encapsulates the warmth of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (to taste)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool, then peel and mash.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mashed sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds per side.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve your French toast stacked high on a plate, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 215mg