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Churro Stuffed French Toast with Cinnamon Sugar

A delicious twist on classic French toast, featuring a churro filling and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
French Toast
  • 8 slices thick bread such as brioche or challah
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare Churro Filling
  1. In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil, then add flour and stir until a dough forms.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in egg and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and set aside.
Make Cinnamon Sugar
  1. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Prepare French Toast
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  2. Heat a griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
  3. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
  4. Place on the griddle and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Stuff and Coat
  1. Once French toast is cooked, remove from griddle and pipe churro filling into the center of each slice.
  2. Roll the stuffed French toast in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  3. Serve warm with syrup or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of cream to the egg mixture.

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