Description
French Toast Churro Bites with cinnamon sugar coating, easy to make, deliciously comforting treat for all!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices day-old bread (preferably brioche or challah), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, for cooking
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Bread and Custard Start by cutting your bread into 1-inch cubes, ensuring they’re relatively uniform in size for even cooking. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined with no visible egg streaks. The mixture should be smooth and homogeneous to ensure consistent flavor throughout your French Toast Churro Bites.
- Step 2: Soak the Bread Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently fold them in, making sure each piece gets coated. Allow the bread to soak for about 5 minutes, occasionally turning the pieces to ensure even absorption. The bread should feel soft and saturated but still maintain its shape—this is the foundation of perfect French Toast Churro Bites.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture While the bread is soaking, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl, mixing well to distribute the cinnamon evenly. This will become the signature churro coating that makes these bites so irresistible. Set aside along with the melted butter for the final coating step.
- Step 4: Cook the French Toast Bites Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling slightly. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding (which would cause steaming rather than browning), add the soaked bread cubes to the hot pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, turning them frequently with a spatula or tongs to ensure all sides get golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Step 5: Apply the Churro Coating As soon as each batch comes out of the pan, lightly brush or drizzle the bites with melted butter, then immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. The hot butter helps the sugar coating adhere while adding that authentic churro flavor. Gently shake off any excess sugar and transfer your completed French Toast Churro Bites to a serving plate. Continue with remaining batches until all pieces are cooked and coated.
- Step 6: Serve Immediately These French Toast Churro Bites are best enjoyed warm, when the contrast between the crispy exterior and soft interior is most pronounced. Serve them as is for a finger-friendly treat, or with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or fruit compote for dipping.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg