Description
Friendsgiving just got sweeter with this irresistible churro-style French toast! Combining the comforting flavors of breakfast and dessert, this dish features crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated slices that are soft and custardy on the inside. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a delightful dessert, it will surely impress your friends and family. Easy to prepare, this crowd-pleaser promises to be a highlight of your holiday feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for extra depth)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup cinnamon)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon together until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds per side.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat; melt butter until bubbly.
- Fry soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Immediately coat each slice in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while warm.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg