When you are absolutely craving the deeply nostalgic, shatteringly crisp, cinnamon sugar crust of a fresh theme park churro but desperately want the highly comforting, warm gooeyness of a massive weekend breakfast, this Churro Stuffed French Toast is the absolute ultimate morning lifesaver! This breathtakingly brilliant recipe takes thick, pillowy slices of brioche bread, completely stuffs them with a sweet, molten cream cheese filling, fries them to golden perfection in bubbling butter, and rolls the entire masterpiece in a highly addictive cinnamon sugar crust.
Finding a show stopping, restaurant quality breakfast that you can easily throw together for a massive holiday brunch or a sudden weekend craving can be a massive challenge. If your family typically complains about boring cold cereal or plain, uninspired pancakes, the incredible explosion of sweet, crispy, and creamy flavors in this viral french toast will get them sprinting to the kitchen before you even pull out the syrup bottle.
Whether you need an incredibly satisfying, decadent treat for Christmas morning, or a brilliant, highly foolproof sweet breakfast to surprise your kids on a weekend, this Churro Stuffed French Toast delivers absolute perfection, massive flavor, and incredible texture in every single bite!
Why This Breakfast Recipe Works So Well
The true brilliance of this mouthwatering morning meal lies in its magnificent contrast of textures and its incredibly smart, flavor packed coating. By utilizing thick cut brioche or Texas toast, the bread perfectly holds up to the massive amount of creamy, sweet cream cheese filling without completely falling apart in the skillet.
Furthermore, the cinnamon sugar coating acts as an absolute powerhouse. Instead of just sprinkling a tiny bit of cinnamon into the egg batter, this recipe requires you to completely dredge the piping hot, butter fried french toast directly into a massive bowl of granulated sugar and cinnamon the second it leaves the pan. The residual heat and butter completely bind the sugar to the bread, creating that highly essential, shatteringly crisp churro crust that gives way to a warm, velvety center!
If you absolutely love brilliant, foolproof recipes that yield gorgeous, bakery quality results with practically zero stressful prep work, this highly versatile breakfast hack will completely upgrade your weekend meal rotation!
Essential Ingredients
You only need a few highly accessible ingredients to pull this magnificent, towering breakfast together.
For the French Toast & Filling:
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Thick Cut Bread: Eight massive slices of Brioche bread or Texas Toast. Thick bread is highly essential so the heavy filling doesn’t leak out!
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Cream Cheese: One 8 ounce block of high quality cream cheese, completely softened to room temperature for a lump free filling.
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Powdered Sugar: A quarter cup of powdered sugar to perfectly sweeten the cream cheese.
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Vanilla Extract: Two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract (divided between the filling and the batter).
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Eggs & Milk: Three large eggs and two thirds of a cup of whole milk to create the perfect, rich custard batter.
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Butter: Two tablespoons of unsalted butter for frying the toast to golden perfection.
For the Churro Coating:
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Granulated Sugar: Half a cup of regular white sugar to create that brilliant, highly crunchy exterior.
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Cinnamon: One massive tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
Step by Step Instructions
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Prep the Churro Coating: In a large, shallow dish (like a pie plate), vigorously whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until perfectly combined. Set this aside—you will need it the absolute second the french toast finishes cooking!
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Whip the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the completely softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract until the filling is breathtakingly smooth, creamy, and highly fluffy.
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Stuff the Bread: Lay out your eight slices of bread. Generously spread the sweet cream cheese mixture perfectly evenly over four of the slices, leaving a tiny border around the edges so it doesn’t squish out. Top with the remaining four slices of bread to create four massive, completely stuffed sandwiches.
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Whisk the Batter: In another shallow dish, vigorously whisk together the eggs, whole milk, and the remaining one teaspoon of vanilla extract until completely smooth and perfectly combined.
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Dip and Fry: Heat a large, massive skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter until bubbling. Carefully dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg batter, making sure to coat both sides quickly (do not let them soak too long or they will become completely soggy!). Place them directly into the hot skillet.
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Coat and Serve: Fry the stuffed french toast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown, beautifully crispy, and cooked completely through. Immediately transfer the piping hot french toast directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture, tossing to coat heavily on all sides. Serve absolutely immediately with warm maple syrup!
Churro Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut brioche or Texas toast
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract divided
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large shallow dish, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the churro coating. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over 4 slices of bread. Top with the remaining bread slices to create 4 stuffed sandwiches.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Quickly dip both sides of each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture without oversoaking.
- Place the sandwiches into the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Immediately transfer the hot French toast into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat all sides thoroughly.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
What to Serve With Churro Stuffed French Toast
Because this churro inspired breakfast is incredibly rich, heavily sweet, and deeply decadent, it pairs absolutely beautifully with highly savory, salty side dishes that completely cut through the sugar! Serve these crispy slices alongside a massive platter of incredibly savory Easy Breakfast Sliders to perfectly balance your morning brunch spread.
If you are hosting a breathtaking, all day weekend gathering, start your morning with this sweet toast, and smoothly transition into a vibrant lunch by serving a massive, deeply refreshing bowl of Kraft 7 Layer Salad Recipe or a highly addictive Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe!
Looking to completely stock your dessert and treat table for a massive holiday party? Pair the cinnamon sugar crunch of this french toast with the shatteringly crisp, fruity perfection of Breathtaking Blueberry Cream Cheese Egg Rolls Recipe and a cold, incredibly moist slice of Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake!
And if you need a spectacular, highly savory dinner to finish off a massive weekend of eating, completely blow your family away with a deeply comforting, bubbling pan of Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole or a heavy hitting, foolproof skillet of Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole (or check out this alternate variation of Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole!).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this stuffed french toast ahead of time? While you can absolutely whip up the cream cheese filling and mix the cinnamon sugar coating the night before, you should assemble, fry, and coat the bread right before serving! If it sits too long after being tossed in the sugar, the completely crispy churro exterior will melt and become highly soggy.
What is the absolute best bread to use? Brioche is highly recommended because its incredibly rich, buttery texture holds up flawlessly to the heavy filling and wet batter. Texas toast is the absolute best runner up! Avoid thin, standard sandwich bread, as it will completely fall apart in the skillet.
Can I add fruit to the filling? Yes! This recipe is incredibly versatile. Gently folding a handful of finely diced strawberries or fresh raspberries directly into the whipped cream cheese adds a breathtakingly gorgeous, tart contrast to the highly sweet cinnamon sugar crust!