Description
Savor the comforting flavors of sweet potato French toast, perfect for cozy gatherings and guaranteed to delight your guests at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 thick slices challah or brioche bread
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in a dash of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined. Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes, adding more cinnamon and sugar if desired.
- Soak Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the sweet potato mixture, ensuring they are well-coated but not overly soggy.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt some butter. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides, about three minutes per side.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer cooked French toast to plates, drizzle with maple syrup, and add extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg