Description
Pumpkin Spice French Toast Poppers are crispy, bite-sized treats infused with warm fall spices and sweet pumpkin flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or appetizers, these tender-centered, crunchy-edged poppers are easy to make, customizable, and bring cozy autumn flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche or Texas Toast, cut into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk or Cream
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice Blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (brown or white)
- Butter or Cooking Spray, for frying or baking
- Maple Syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice blend, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth and well combined. This custard mixture will provide flavor and moisture to the poppers.
- Cut and Soak the Bread: Cut your brioche or Texas toast into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches. Submerge the bread cubes into the custard mixture and gently toss to coat evenly, ensuring the bread absorbs flavor without becoming soggy.
- Cook or Bake: Choose your cooking method: either pan-fry the soaked bread cubes in butter over medium heat until all sides are crisp and golden, or arrange the cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking and crunch.
- Serve Warm: Serve the Pumpkin Spice French Toast Poppers warm. Drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, or add your favorite toppings for extra sweetness and cozy fall flavor.
Notes
- Choose sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast to prevent soggy poppers.
- Do not over-soak the bread cubes; soak just enough to absorb flavor but keep firmness.
- Use fresh, freshly ground spices for deeper aroma and flavor.
- Cook over medium heat when pan-frying to allow even browning without burning.
- Lightly dust poppers with cinnamon sugar before cooking for a sweeter crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 8 poppers)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, french toast, poppers, fall recipe, breakfast, appetizer, pumpkin puree, bite-sized, easy recipe
