Description

Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Churro Stuffed French Toast recipe. Creamy, sweet cream cheese sandwiched between thick slices of brioche, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, fried to golden perfection, and coated in a cinnamon sugar crust.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

French Toast:

8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
4 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
butter or oil for frying

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Instructions

Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread onto 4 slices of bread, top with remaining slices to make sandwiches.
French Toast: In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla (for custard), and salt. Dip sandwiches into custard, coating both sides. Cook in a skillet with butter/oil until golden brown. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then coat the toast immediately after cooking. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

For extra decadence, add mini chocolate chips or banana slices to the cream cheese filling.
Prepare the filling the night before for quicker morning prep.