Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
These delightful Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun twist on classic French toast. Soft bread rolled with a sweet cinnamon filling, dipped in egg mixture, and cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Equipment
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 frying pan or skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 sharp knife
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread or Texas toast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter for frying
- to taste powdered sugar for serving
- to taste maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Take each slice of bread and gently flatten it using a rolling pin.
- Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon sugar mixture onto each slice of flattened bread.
- Roll each slice tightly from one end to the other to form a roll. Pinch the ends to seal them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
- In a frying pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Place the roll-ups seam side down in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
You can use whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread if you prefer.
For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or raisins inside the roll-ups before rolling.
Make sure to keep the roll-ups warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining ones.