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PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST BAKE WITH VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast

Ingredients
  

French Toast

  • 1 loaf of french bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 8 oz. package of neufchatel cheese

Vanilla Sauce

  • 1 cup of water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla flavor
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

French Toast

  • Add the neufchatel cheese, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla to a mixing bowl and use and electric mixer to blend well.
  • Add the eggs one at time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the milk and the pumpkin puree.
  • Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray and add the bread to the dish.
  • Slowly pour the liquid mixture over the bread. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to gently press the bread into the mixture to make sure that it is saturated with the mixture. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Top with vanilla sauce and serve while warm.

Vanilla Sauce

  • Add sugar and cornstarch to a small saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
  • Move saucepan to stove top with medium heat.
  • Add in vanilla flavor and butter.
  • Cook until thickened.
  • Spoon over French toast and serve immediately.