Description
This Churro Stuffed French Toast is the ultimate breakfast treat! Thick slices of bread are filled with sweet cream cheese, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, pan-fried until golden, then rolled in a crispy cinnamon sugar coating—just like your favorite churro, but better. It’s easy to make and absolutely perfect for brunch or a special morning surprise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or Texas toast)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Butter or oil, for frying
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread cream cheese filling on 4 slices of bread. Top with the other 4 slices to form sandwiches.
- Prepare the Custard: In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each sandwich in the custard, soaking both sides briefly.
- Cook the Toast: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: Mix remaining 1/2 tbsp cinnamon with granulated sugar in a plate or shallow bowl.
- Coat the Toast: While still warm, roll the cooked French toast in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm. Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
Notes
Use thick bread to avoid sogginess. For extra flavor, add a little orange zest to the filling. Avoid oversoaking the bread to maintain texture. Cook over medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring the custard sets inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4th of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg