Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar is a delightful fusion of two beloved breakfast treats that transforms your morning routine into a festive occasion. Imagine crispy, golden-brown bread encasing a rich cream cheese filling sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, all enveloped in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar coating. This recipe not only elevates your breakfast experience but also brings a touch of indulgence to any brunch gathering. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this dish is perfect for making cherished memories with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the egg mixture)
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on four slices of thick-cut bread and top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for about 10-15 seconds per side.
- Cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Immediately coat cooked sandwiches in a blend of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg