Description
Churro French Toast Delight is a decadent breakfast twist combining the classic French toast with the beloved churro cinnamon-sugar coating. Thick slices of brioche or challah are soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, then coated in sweet cinnamon sugar for a crunchy, flavorful crust. Optional caramel drizzle and chocolate chips bring extra indulgence, making this recipe a crowd-pleaser for weekend brunches or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Base
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah)
For Cooking and Coating
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Optional Toppings and Serving
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for dipping or topping)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Whisk eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack the 4 large eggs and whisk until smooth to create the base for soaking the bread.
- Add milk: Pour 1 cup whole milk into the eggs and mix thoroughly, ensuring the mixture is homogeneous.
- Season mixture: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy, which helps with absorption.
- Prepare the bread: Let the 8 slices of thick bread sit out for a few minutes to dry slightly; this helps them soak up more of the egg mixture without becoming soggy.
- Shape bread (optional): For presentation, optionally cut the bread into triangles or sticks before soaking.
- Melt butter: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter until bubbling and hot, ready for frying.
- Soak bread: Dip each bread slice fully into the egg mixture, coating both sides and allowing it to soak for a few seconds to absorb the flavors.
- Cook bread: Place the coated slices onto the hot skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry both sides: Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is equally golden and cooked through.
- Make churro coating: In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to create the churro-style sugar coating.
- Coat French toast: Remove cooked French toast from the skillet and immediately toss each slice in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring a crunchy, sweet crust forms.
- Assemble plates: Stack 2-3 coated slices on serving plates, drizzle with caramel sauce if desired to add a rich sweetness.
- Add chocolate chips: Optionally sprinkle chocolate chips on top or serve on the side for dipping to enhance the dessert-like experience.
- Serve warm: Serve the churro French toast warm alongside extra cinnamon sugar and fresh fruit or savory sides like crispy bacon or sausage for a balanced meal.
Notes
- Use thick bread such as brioche or challah for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Letting the bread dry slightly prevents it from becoming too soggy when soaked in egg mixture.
- Adjust cinnamon sugar coating to your taste, adding more cinnamon if preferred stronger spice.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness, as the cinnamon sugar crust softens over time.
- Chocolate chips and caramel sauce are optional but add delightful extra sweetness.
- Can be doubled or halved easily depending on serving size.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and butter with non-dairy alternatives.
