Churro Stuffed French Toast: Golden Morning Bliss (Print Version)

Make Churro Stuffed French Toast for a sweet breakfast! This recipe brings churro magic to your morning. So easy, so delicious.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Churro Filling

01 - 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

→ French Toast Base

05 - 8 slices thick-cut brioche bread
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Churro Coating

10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon

→ For Serving (Optional)

12 - Maple syrup
13 - Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries)
14 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, let's get that creamy churro filling ready. In a small bowl, grab your softened cream cheese – seriously, make sure it's soft, or you'll be fighting lumps forever, I've been there! Add the powdered sugar, a good sprinkle of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla. Mix it all together until it’s super smooth and creamy. It should look like a sweet, dreamy cloud. Give it a taste; if it needs a bit more sweetness or spice, adjust it. This is your moment to make it truly yours.
02 - Now for the fun part: building these beauties! Take two slices of brioche bread – I always pick the thickest ones I can find. Spread a generous layer of that delicious cream cheese filling onto one side of a slice, leaving a little border around the edges. This is crucial; you don't want it oozing out everywhere when it cooks, trust me on this, I've had many a sticky griddle! Place the second slice of brioche on top, pressing down gently to seal the edges. Repeat with the remaining bread and filling.
03 - In a shallow dish, whisk together your eggs, milk, another splash of vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. You want this mixture to be well combined but not overly frothy. This is the golden bath your Churro Stuffed French Toast will take before hitting the heat. I sometimes add a tiny bit of orange zest here, honestly, it gives it a little zing! Make sure your dish is wide enough to comfortably fit a brioche sandwich.
04 - Carefully dip each stuffed brioche sandwich into the egg custard, letting it soak for about 20-30 seconds per side. Don’t let it get too soggy, or it'll fall apart – a mistake I made once, resulting in a very sad, crumbly French toast. You want it just moist enough to absorb the flavors. While it's soaking, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon in another shallow dish for the churro coating. After dipping, gently transfer the French toast to the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing lightly to coat both sides. This is where it starts to smell amazing!
05 - Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a pat of butter or a drizzle of oil – enough to prevent sticking and give it that golden crust. Once hot, carefully place your Churro Stuffed French Toast sandwiches on the griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they're beautifully golden brown and the cream cheese filling is warm and gooey. Keep an eye on the heat; you don't want to burn the sugar coating!
06 - Once cooked to a glorious golden perfection, transfer your Churro Stuffed French Toast to plates. Honestly, the smell alone is intoxicating! You can dust them with a little extra powdered sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or my favorite – a drizzle of warm maple syrup and some fresh berries. Slice them diagonally to reveal that luscious, creamy center. Serve them immediately, while they're warm and the churro coating is still crisp. Pure bliss!

# Notes:

01 - Don't skimp on the brioche; it makes all the difference for that plush texture!
02 - You can assemble the stuffed toast the night before and store it in the fridge, covered.
03 - I tried challah once, and it was good, but brioche is still my top pick for this recipe.
04 - A dusting of extra cinnamon sugar right before serving is a must for that authentic churro feel.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Mixing bowls
02 - whisk
03 - shallow dish
04 - griddle or large non-stick skillet
05 - spatula

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 450-550
Total Fat: 25-35g
Total Carbohydrate: 50-60g
Protein: 10-15g

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