Description
Delight in these irresistible Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups, a fun and delicious twist on classic French toast. Soft bread is flattened, filled with a sweet and creamy cream cheese mixture, rolled up, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar blend before being pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat, these roll-ups offer all the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls in a quick, easy-to-make format.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 8 slices of bread
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Coating and Cooking
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Flatten Bread: Use a rolling pin to gently flatten each slice of bread. This makes the bread more pliable and easier to roll tightly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy to create the sweet filling.
- Spread and Roll: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each flattened bread slice. Then carefully roll each slice tightly from one end to the other to form roll-ups.
- Mix Egg Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. This will be the coating for the roll-ups.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In another shallow dish, stir together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar to create the final exterior coating.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Allow it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Cook Roll-Ups: Dip each roll-up fully into the egg mixture, ensuring it is coated on all sides. Then place it in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the roll-ups are golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat with Cinnamon-Sugar: Once cooked, roll each French toast roll-up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating all sides evenly for a sweet and spiced finish.
Notes
- Use white bread or any soft sandwich bread for best results.
- Flattening the bread is essential to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Serve roll-ups warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Optional: drizzle with maple syrup or dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot to avoid burning the roll-ups before the inside cooks.
