Description
Delight your guests this Friendsgiving with our Irresistible Sweet Potato French Toast. This cozy dish features thick slices of brioche soaked in a creamy custard made with sweet potatoes, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooked to golden perfection, each bite is a heavenly combination of fluffy bread and rich flavors, drizzled with maple syrup for an unforgettable breakfast experience. Perfect for gatherings or a special brunch, this recipe is sure to create lasting memories around the table.
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
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in sweet potatoes and roast for about 45 minutes until tender. Allow to cool, then scoop flesh into a bowl.
- In the bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Soak each slice of bread in the custard mixture until well-coated but not soggy.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and optional garnishes like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg