Description
Savor the warm flavors of the season with this Irresistible Friendsgiving Sweet Potato French Toast. Soft, pillowy slices of challah or brioche are generously soaked in a creamy custard infused with cinnamon and vanilla. Topped with roasted sweet potatoes and drizzled with maple syrup, this dish transforms breakfast into a heartwarming experience perfect for gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any brunch table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 6 slices thick challah or brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
- ½ cup real maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Arrange bread slices in a baking dish; pour custard mixture over them. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook soaked bread slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Top each slice with roasted sweet potatoes. Serve immediately drizzled with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 185mg