Description
Enjoy the delightful taste of French Toast Churro Bites in charming heart shapes, perfectly coated with cinnamon sugar and served with delicious chocolate and caramel sauces alongside whipped cream. This fun and festive breakfast or snack recipe transforms classic French toast with a churro-inspired twist that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast Bites
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Butter or neutral oil, for cooking
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For Serving
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking and provide a golden crust on the French toast bites.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until fully combined and smooth. This mixture will infuse the bread with flavor and moisture.
- Shape the Bread: Using a cookie cutter or a knife, cut each slice of thick bread into heart shapes, making them bite-sized and perfect for dipping and cooking.
- Dip the Bread: Submerge each heart-shaped bread piece into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated to soak up the custard mixture for a tender inside.
- Cook the Bites: Place the dipped bread pieces carefully onto the preheated skillet or griddle. Cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as necessary to avoid burning.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the French toast bites are cooking, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl to create the churro-style coating.
- Coat the Bites: Once the French toast bites are cooked and still warm, immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are evenly coated for that classic churro sweetness and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the churro-coated French toast bites on a plate and serve with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and whipped cream for dipping or drizzling. Enjoy this fun and delicious treat warm!
Notes
- Using thick bread like brioche or Texas toast adds a rich texture that absorbs the egg mixture well.
- For crispier bites, cook on a preheated cast iron skillet and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Adjust the cinnamon sugar ratio to taste for a sweeter or spicier coating.
- These bites are best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Leftovers can be reheated briefly in a toaster oven to retain their texture.
