Indulge in the deliciousness of this Churro-inspired French toast bake—it’s a heavenly treat! Take a medium loaf of challah bread (day old works best), slice it into 1-inch pieces, and generously coat each slice with a mix of butter, cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg. Top it off with a dollop of Crème fraîche and a drizzle of dulce de leche for an extra touch of sweetness!
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Churro French Toast
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of medium challah bread (preferably day old)
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons room temperature butter
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until well mixed.
- On a small plate, mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Slice the challah bread into 1-inch slices. Spread a thin layer of butter on each side (about 1/2 tablespoon per side).
- Dip each slice into the cinnamon sugar mixture and arrange them in a buttered 11×7 baking dish. Save some extra cinnamon sugar for later use.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When it’s time to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the cover, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve your delightful creation with a dollop of Crème fraîche and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Enjoy the sweet, cinnamon-infused goodness!
