Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the warm, spicy aroma of cinnamon rolls with the rich, custardy scent of French toast. This indulgent dessert breakfast is made with basic pantry staples and comes together easily for a special weekend morning treat. It's the ultimate mashup, capturing the best of both worlds in every single bite.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Small bowl
- Shallow dish
- Skillet
- Tongs
- toaster oven
- air fryer
- Pie plate
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 10 slices of classic white sandwich bread
- 3 tablespoons of melted butter
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons of butter for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice until thin.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon to form a paste.
- Spread this mixture evenly on each slice of bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll up each bread slice tightly and press the seam to seal.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 2-3 tablespoons of butter.
- Briefly dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked.
- Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately, plain or with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
You can toast bread crusts with butter and cinnamon for a snack. A quick dip in the egg mixture is key to prevent the bread from becoming too soft. Manage skillet heat on medium to ensure even cooking and crispness. For a decadent twist, spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese before the cinnamon-sugar mixture. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling, or serve with a powdered sugar glaze or maple syrup. Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.