Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the delightful flavor of cinnamon rolls with the comforting nature of French toast. Easy to make and fun to eat, these roll-ups are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch!
Equipment
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 non-stick skillet
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread Remove crusts and flatten.
- ½ cup cream cheese Softened.
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Divided in the recipe.
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter For cooking.
- to taste powdered sugar For dusting, optional.
- to taste maple syrup For serving, optional.
Instructions
- Begin by removing the crusts from the slices of white bread. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice to about ¼ inch thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until well blended.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over each slice of flattened bread.
- Starting from one end, roll each slice tightly into a cylinder and place the roll seam side down on a plate.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and place them in the skillet seam side down.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed for cooking.
- Once done, remove them from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
For a fun twist, you can add chocolate chips or nuts inside the cream cheese mixture.
Make sure to keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the roll-ups while cooking.
These can be made in advance and reheated in the oven for a quick breakfast option!