Description
French Toast Churro Bites are a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring bite-sized bread cubes coated in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a fun breakfast or brunch treat, these crispy and tender bites pair wonderfully with maple syrup or chocolate sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast Bites
- 8 slices of bread (preferably day-old or thick-cut)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (Optional)
- Maple syrup or chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread into small bite-sized cubes, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and brush it lightly with melted butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Dip the Bread Cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, making sure each cube is thoroughly coated on all sides for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Cook the Bites: Arrange the coated bread cubes in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides evenly until golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cooked bites from the skillet and immediately toss them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon to coat while still warm for the signature churro flavor.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue dipping, cooking, and coating the remaining bread cubes, adding more butter to the skillet as needed to maintain the non-stick surface and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the French Toast Churro Bites warm, with maple syrup or chocolate sauce on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best because it holds its shape better when coated in the egg mixture.
- You can also bake these in a 375°F oven for 12–15 minutes for a lighter version.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar enhances the flavor.
