6 inventively-scrumptious churros that will leave you wanting more

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Who says you need to leave Houston to cure your churro cravings? The scrumptious riffs below mimic the popular Spanish and Mexican snack - a deep-fried pastry resembling a cruller, dusted with sugar and cinnamon goodness - and manage to take things in a deliciously-unexpected new direction.

Can you say "fried chicken and churros" and "churro ice cream sandwich"? Read on.

Red Velvet Churros

If anyone knows how to transform a traditional dish into an ingenious treat that hits the sweet spot, it's Bosscat Kitchen and Libations' chef Peter Petro whose culinary creations include Fruity Pebbles French Toast and a breakfast burger presented on a cinnamon bun. Just as noteworthy is the decadent red velvet churros with a side of cookie butter cream, so artfully displayed, you won't want to spoil the presentation. But something tells us you will. 4310 Westheimer Rd.; 281-501-1187

Where can you find the other five top churros? See the list on Houston CultureMap.

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