Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar is a mouthwatering breakfast delight that combines the rich flavors of churros with the classic comfort of French toast. Featuring thick slices of brioche or challah stuffed with a creamy cinnamon-sugar filling, this dish is golden-brown perfection. Each bite oozes sweet goodness while being rolled in a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, it’s sure to impress and satisfy cravings for dessert-like indulgence in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (2 slices per serving) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick challah or brioche bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Additional granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon until smooth.
- Cut pockets into each bread slice and fill them with the churro mixture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each stuffed slice into the egg mixture and place it on the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix remaining cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish; roll cooked toast in this mixture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg