Brioche French Toast Sticks (Churro-Style with Cinnamon Sugar)

Cinnamon Sugar Brioche French toast sticks in a platter with maple syrup for dipping.

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Brioche French Toast Sticks (Churro-Style with Cinnamon Sugar)

Brioche French Toast Sticks (Churro-Style with Cinnamon Sugar) are a fun, kid-friendly breakfast, ready in under 30 minutes, with a soft center and crispy sweet coating. Thick brioche slices are dipped in a simple custard, pan-fried until golden, and rolled in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate churro-style French toast.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 419kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large skillet or griddle
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Dish for dipping
Tongs or Spatula

Ingredients

Brioche French Toast Sticks

14 ounces brioche bread (one loaf) cut into 1 - 1½ inch thick strips
4 large eggs
1 cup half and half
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
pinch kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating (Note: Makes more than needed for easy dredging)

½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
Maple syrup optional for serving

Instructions

Cut brioche bread into thick sticks, about 1 to 1 ½ inches wide.
In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Dip each stick in the egg mixture, coating all sides but not soaking. Cook sticks on low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Roll warm sticks in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Repeat with remaining sticks, adding more butter as needed.
Serve warm with maple syrup or chocolate sauce if desired.

Video

Notes

Storage Keep leftover brioche French toast in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days

Freeze Freeze cooked sticks on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Reheat: Reheat in the oven or air fryer until warmed through with crisp edges.

Substitutions

Brioche: Try Sourdough, Challah, or French Bread
Half and Half: Use regular milk or heavy cream. For a dairy free version, try almond milk.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition