Pumpkin French Toast

Melissa's Notes: I like having breakfast for dinner because 1) it's easy, and 2) my kids never complain on these nights. Everyone wins! Of course, this is good for just breakfast, too, but surprise the family one night with this, they'll love you. :) And who doesn't love pumpkin now that Fall is (almost) here!?

Pumpkin French Toast

recipe courtesy of Keeping Up Cookbook

1/2 c. canned pumpkin
4 eggs
1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of orange zest
8-10 slices French bread
butter, for griddle

Whisk together pumpkin, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, salt and zest until well combined. Pour into a rectangular dish. Soak both sides of bread in batter. Stack battered bread on one side of the dish while you soak remaining pieces. Battered bread can be cooked immediately or refrigerated overnight.

Cook battered bread over medium heat in a lightly buttered skillet until golden brown on both sides. Serve with maple syrup.