Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Indulge in a delightful breakfast that tastes like dessert! Churro Stuffed French Toast features thick slices of bread filled with a creamy, cinnamon-sugar mixture, then dipped in an egg batter and cooked to golden perfection. Finished with a generous coating of cinnamon sugar, this dish is perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more for coating)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread the cream cheese mixture between two slices of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter until melted.
- Cook Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Cook in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove from heat and immediately coat both sides in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sandwich (about 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg