Sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon, this churro French toast recipe is the perfect breakfast treat. Sweet and spicy, this Mexican inspired recipe will be an instant hit!
Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast
French toast is a classic breakfast treat, but why not elevate it even more with this recipe inspired by Mexican churros?!
Made with brioche bread, it’s sweet and spiced, and so simple to make. After being dipped in the seasoned egg mixture and cooked, it’s tossed in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate breakfast or brunch.
This one is a must make!
Be sure to try my Peach French Toast and Brioche French Toast too!
Why You’ll Love this Mexican French Toast:
- Easy: If you can make French toast, you’ll master this recipe in no time at all!
- Great for a crowd: This is a great option for a Christmas morning, or if you are hosting overnight guests. It’s easily halved or doubled too.
- Make ahead: This churro French toast recipe can be made a day or two ahead of time and is freezer friendly too.
How to Make Churro French Toast
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Mix together the sugars and cinnamon and set aside.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the egg mix.
- Heat the butter in a skillet.
- Dredge the bread in the egg mix and cook on both sides.
- Deep the French toast into the cinnamon sugar.
You will only need 3 eggs to make this French toast recipe.
The best bread for French toast is a sweet and fluffy bread. I used King’s Hawaiian Sweet Sliced Bread, but you could also use brioche or challah bread.
Cooked french toast should be golden in color and slightly firm to the touch. It shouldn’t squish or have any visibly uncooked egg.
This is a great way to mix up your French toast, and it’s so easy! Serve it with your favorite sweet toppings for a delicious family-friendly breakfast.
The sugar and cinnamon topping that the French toast is dipped into adds a wonderful texture and sweetness to each bite. That extra step really makes all the difference!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover churro French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
Freezing Instructions
Churro French toast can be frozen 2 ways:
- Uncooked: To freeze uncooked French toast, dredge the toast in the egg mixture, then rest the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag and store for up to 2 months.
- Cooked: To freeze cooked French toast, let the toast slices cool to room temperature, then freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until frozen OR freeze stacked with wax paper between the slices. Store in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 2 months.
Allow the French toast to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking or reheating in a 400°F oven for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serving Suggestions
This French toast is great on its own or enjoyed with:
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Vanilla Icing
- Chocolate Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
French Toast Tips
- Don’t leave the bread slices for too long in the egg mixture, and be sure to let the excess drop off. Otherwise, the bread will become soggy and fall apart.
- When you’re dipping the toast in the cinnamon-sugar, be sure to coat it all over for maximum flavor.
- Keep the finished slices of French toast warm in a 250°F oven until ready to serve.
Make your breakfasts a little more special with this delicious churro French toast recipe. Simple to make and so tasty, be sure to make a few extra slices because they will disappear quickly!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Churro French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
For the Churro Cinnamon Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ¼ cup brown sugar 53 grams
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 9 grams
For the French Toast
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
- 2 cups milk 454 grams
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar 40 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, divided
- 8 slices brioche bread 255 grams (about ⅔ loaf)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the churro cinnamon sugar. In a shallow bowl combine the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon until everything is incorporated. Set aside.½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until everything is well combined.3 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Set a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Dredge 2 slices of bread at a time through the egg mixture, then cook, flipping once, until browned and cooked through.8 slices brioche bread
- Immediately dip the hot toast in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, flipping to coat. Place on a wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan between slices.
- Serve immediately or place in a 250°F oven on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet until ready to serve.
Notes
- Don’t leave the bread slices for too long in the egg mixture, and be sure to let the excess drop off. Otherwise, the bread will become soggy and fall apart.
- When you’re dipping the toast in the cinnamon-sugar, be sure to coat it all over for maximum flavor.
- Keep the finished slices of French toast warm in a 250°F oven until ready to serve.
- Serve with maple syrup, honey, vanilla icing, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
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