Here’s a decadent Churro-Stuffed French Toast recipe — crispy outside, gooey inside, with that signature cinnamon-sugar coating.
🍩 Churro-Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
For the French toast
- 4 thick slices of bread (brioche or Texas toast work best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
For the churro filling
- 4–6 store-bought or homemade churros, chopped into small pieces
- 2–3 tbsp cream cheese or Nutella (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Cinnamon-sugar coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional toppings
- Maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
2. Make the custard
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
3. Assemble the French toast
- Slice a pocket into each bread slice (or create a “sandwich” style).
- Stuff each slice with chopped churros and optional cream cheese/Nutella.
4. Dip in custard
- Submerge each stuffed slice in the egg mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side.
5. Cook
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook stuffed French toast 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Coat in cinnamon sugar
- Immediately sprinkle or roll the hot French toast in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
7. Serve
- Plate and drizzle with maple syrup, chocolate, or caramel. Add powdered sugar if desired.
⭐ Tips
- Bread choice: Thick, sturdy bread like brioche, challah, or Texas toast prevents sogginess.
- Churros: Store-bought frozen churros are fine; just warm slightly before stuffing.
- Crispy exterior: Cook on medium heat; too high can burn the sugar coating.
- Make ahead: Prepare custard and cinnamon sugar in advance for a quick breakfast assembly.
I can also give a baked sheet pan version, a mini churro-stuffed French toast bites version, or a vegan/dairy-free version if you want.
Do you want one of those variations?
