Description
This indulgent French toast is filled with a creamy cinnamon-sugar cream cheese mixture, then cooked to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon sugar. It’s the ultimate breakfast treat with a hint of churro goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick-cut brioche bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup beef bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional for a savory twist)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)
- Butter, for cooking
Instructions
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Set aside. -
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. If you’re using beef bacon, fold it into the cream cheese mixture for a delightful savory twist! -
Assemble the French Toast Sandwiches:
Take 4 slices of brioche bread and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice. Top with the remaining 4 slices to create sandwiches. -
Cook the French Toast:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Once melted, dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add more butter as needed. -
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
While the French toast is cooking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. -
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
Once the French toast is cooked, remove from the skillet and immediately coat each side in the cinnamon sugar mixture. -
Serve:
Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon sugar on top. Enjoy the beautiful contrast of colors and flavors!
Notes
- You can add fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas as an extra topping for a burst of freshness.
- For a more savory twist, the optional beef bacon adds a rich, crispy element that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg