Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Churro Stuffed French Toast recipe. Cream cheese, cinnamon, and sugar come together to create a delightful fusion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the French Toast:
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assembly: Spread the cream cheese mixture onto four slices of bread and top each with the remaining bread to make sandwiches.
- Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- Cooking: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, coating both sides, then cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate dish, combine granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Press each cooked sandwich into the mixture to coat.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup or chocolate sauce for extra flavor.
- Experiment with flavored cream cheese or Nutella for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed French toast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
