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Churro French Toast

Delightful churro French toast that combines the rich flavors of brioche and churros for a cozy and indulgent breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended) These breads are buttery and rich, providing a luxurious base for your French toast.
  • 2 large eggs These are your binding heroes, giving the toast a lovely custardy texture.
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Use whole milk for creaminess; feel free to substitute with your preferred plant-based milk if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A splash of vanilla adds a lovely aromatic sweetness that enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon This little spice is the star of the show—it's what brings that warm churro essence.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Just a touch helps to balance out the sweetness and elevate flavors.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar This sugar loves to mingle; it sweetens the egg mixture perfectly.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter This butter will make your toast crispy, golden, and utterly irresistible.
For the Churro Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Prepare for deliciousness—this will create that delightful crunchy exterior.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon More cinnamon, because why not? It’s churro French toast, after all!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, salt, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for the churro coating and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
Cooking
  1. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10 seconds on each side.
  2. Place the soaked bread slices into the hot skillet, cooking until golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Add more butter to the skillet as needed for each batch.
  3. Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and immediately coat each side in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  4. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread and serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce, or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

You can prepare the egg mixture the night before and store it in the fridge. Cooked French toast can last for a few hours at room temperature but is best enjoyed fresh. To freeze, cool the cooked slices, wrap each in plastic wrap, and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.