Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this irresistible Churro French Toast recipe. Thick-cut brioche or Texas toast is soaked in a sweet cinnamon-infused egg mixture, cooked to golden perfection, and coated in a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for a special weekend brunch or whenever you’re craving a delightful twist on classic French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
French Toast:
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
Churro Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt.
- Churro Coating: Mix granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate dish.
- Cooking: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Dip bread in egg mixture, cook until golden. Coat in cinnamon-sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with syrup, whipped cream, or berries.
Notes
- For extra crispness, lightly toast bread before dipping.
- Challah or French bread can be used as substitutes.
- To keep warm, store finished slices in a 200°F oven while cooking more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
