Description
This Churro Stuffed French Toast brings together the crisp, cinnamon‑sugar coating of a churro and the tender, custardy richness of classic French toast, with a sweet cream cheese center for ultimate brunch satisfaction.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended)
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract (for egg mix)
½ tsp ground cinnamon (for egg mix)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar (for egg mix)
Pinch of salt
2 Tbsp butter (for frying)
½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread on 4 slices of bread and top with remaining slices to form 4 sandwiches.
- In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
- Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Mix coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Press hot French toast into mixture to coat.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce if desired.
Notes
- Add fruit like sliced strawberries or bananas to the filling for variety.
- Make it vegan with dairy-free cream cheese, plant milk, and vegan butter.
- Spice up the egg mix with nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
- Top with caramel or dulce de leche for extra indulgence.
- Make ahead by assembling sandwiches and preparing egg mixture in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed toast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
