Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of churros and French toast with this scrumptious recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a cinnamon sugar blend, this breakfast treat is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 6 slices thick bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
Egg Mixture:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and an additional 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Cooking: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the skillet and brush with melted butter, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best absorption.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel sauce or serve with whipped cream.
- Adjust cinnamon amount to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16 grams
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
