Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast with Pecan Honey Butter
Elevate your breakfast game with this Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast with Pecan Honey Butter, a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring the natural sweetness of roasted and mashed sweet potatoes, this decadent dish boasts a custard-like mixture infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for soaking thick slices of brioche or challah. Golden and crisp on the outside, each slice is crowned with a luxurious dollop of pecan honey butter—silky, nutty, and lightly sweetened—making every bite irresistibly indulgent. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, this Southern-inspired comfort food is a must-try for cozy weekend mornings or holiday brunches. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this recipe brings unique flavors to your table while being simple to prepare in under an hour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato (roasted and mashed)
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 8 slices thick-sliced bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened, for pecan honey butter)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 cups chopped pecans (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potato with a fork, wrap it in foil, and roast for 45-60 minutes or until soft. Once cooled, peel the skin and mash until smooth. Measure out 3/4 cup of mashed sweet potato and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter to coat the surface.
Dip a slice of bread into the sweet potato mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated on both sides but not overly saturated. Let any excess drip back into the bowl.
Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter as needed.
To make the pecan honey butter, stir together the softened butter, honey, and toasted pecans in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside.
Serve the French toast warm, topped with a dollop of pecan honey butter. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Enjoy your Louisiana Sweet Potato French Toast with Pecan Honey Butter as a hearty and sweet breakfast treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 189.3 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.4 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1192 mg | 397% | |
| Sodium | 2298 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.9 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.3 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 908 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2151 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
