Description
Churro Stuffed French Toast combines pillowy challah bread, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust for the ultimate breakfast treat. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or whenever you crave something indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast:
- 2 large eggs
- 8–10 slices challah bread
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 tablespoons canola oil
- Non-stick cooking spray
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 5 oz plain cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
For the Churro Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
- Mix the Churro Coating: In a separate dish, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Assemble the Stuffed French Toast: Spread cream cheese filling onto one slice of challah bread, then top with another slice to make a sandwich.
- Cook the French Toast:
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, roll each toast in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve Immediately: Top with syrup, whipped cream, berries, or caramel drizzle. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for best results.
- Don’t oversoak the bread in the egg mixture.
- For a healthier option, bake instead of frying.
- The churro coating sticks best when the toast is warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg