Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar is a crispy, creamy breakfast delight. Easy to make and perfect for weekend brunch!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the French Toast:
- 8 slices brioche or Texas toast
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter, for frying
For the Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the filling between 4 slices of bread, then top with remaining slices to make sandwiches.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to make the custard.
- Dip each sandwich into the custard, coating both sides but not soaking too long.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each sandwich 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, then coat warm French toast in the mixture.
- Slice and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture in this Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar. Try swapping the cream cheese with Nutella for a twist.