Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar

Here’s a delightful recipe for Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar. This indulgent breakfast treat combines the flavors of churros and French toast for a deliciously sweet start to your day!

Ingredients:

For the Churro Filling:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the French Toast:

• 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)

For the Cinnamon Sugar:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Churro Filling:

   • In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar:

   • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Assemble the French Toast:

   • Take one slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the churro filling on top. Place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread and filling.

4. Prepare the Egg Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

5. Dip the Sandwiches:

   • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
   • Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated but not overly soggy.

6. Cook the French Toast:

   • Place the dipped sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.

7. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:

   • Once cooked, immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the hot French toast on both sides, ensuring they are well coated.

8. Serve:

   • Slice the churro stuffed French toast in half and serve warm. You can drizzle with maple syrup or top with whipped cream if desired.

Tips:

• For added flavor, you can include chocolate chips or chopped nuts in the churro filling.
• Serve with fresh fruit or a dusting of additional powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

This Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar is a decadent breakfast that combines the best of both worlds, making it a perfect treat for special occasions or weekend brunches. Enjoy!