Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
A delightful breakfast twist featuring thick brioche bread stuffed with cream cheese and coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (additional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (additional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture between brioche slices to form sandwiches.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease with melted butter.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked.
- Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then immediately coat with cinnamon sugar.
Notes
Pair with fresh fruit salad or maple syrup for an unforgettable breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
