Description
Churro French Toast Delight offers a sweet and indulgent twist on classic French toast, coated in a crispy cinnamon-sugar layer reminiscent of a churro. This breakfast favorite combines fluffy, custardy bread slices with a buttery skillet finish, topped with optional chocolate chips and caramel sauce for extra decadence.
Ingredients
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Bread & Coating
- 8 slices of thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until smooth. Add whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until combined and slightly frothy.
- Prepare Bread: Let the slices of thick bread sit out slightly to dry for better custard absorption. Optionally, cut the bread into triangles or sticks for an appealing presentation.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until it starts bubbling.
- Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, coating both sides well and soaking for a few seconds to absorb the custard fully.
- Cook French Toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet in batches, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a shallow dish, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the churro-style coating.
- Coat French Toast: Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and immediately toss the warm slices in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat them evenly.
- Serve and Garnish: Stack 2-3 slices on a plate. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired, and sprinkle with or serve chocolate chips on the side for dipping. Serve warm with extra cinnamon sugar, fresh fruit, or savory sides like bacon or sausage.
Notes
- Using thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah ensures the slices soak up the custard without falling apart.
- Letting the bread dry slightly before dipping helps it absorb the custard better for a custardy interior and crispy exterior.
- Adjust cooking heat as needed to prevent butter from burning while ensuring even browning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter alternative.
- Serve immediately for best texture; French toast tends to soften if left to sit too long.
