Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Churro Stuffed French Toast, featuring thick slices of brioche bread filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg batter, pan-fried to golden perfection, and coated with a classic cinnamon sugar blend. This Mexican-American inspired dish combines creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors for a delicious and comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 1 loaf brioche or thick-cut white bread, sliced into 2-inch thick pieces
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Frying
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Make Pockets in Bread: Carefully slice a pocket into each 2-inch thick bread slice without cutting all the way through to create a space for the cream cheese filling.
- Stuff the Bread: Gently stuff each bread pocket with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed inside.
- Mix the Egg Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully blended.
- Combine Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for coating after cooking.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.
- Dip and Cook Bread: Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg batter, thoroughly coating both sides, then place it onto the hot skillet.
- Fry Until Golden: Cook each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring the egg batter is firm and the bread is crisp.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately after frying, toss or sprinkle each piece with the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve Warm: Serve your churro stuffed French toast warm, optionally topped with maple syrup or fresh berries for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- You can prepare the cream cheese filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge for convenience.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel sauce or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert-like experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
