Description
These cinnamon roll French toast roll-ups are the perfect morning indulgence — filled with warm cinnamon sugar, creamy filling, and cooked to golden perfection in minutes.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Bread Slices: 8 slices – Soft and rollable for the perfect texture
- Cream Cheese: 4 ounces, softened – Adds creamy richness inside
- Light Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup – Brings deep sweetness to the filling
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon – Delivers cozy, warm flavor
- Eggs: 2 large – Binds and creates the French toast crust
- Whole Milk: 1/4 cup – Balances the egg wash
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the sweetness
- Powdered Sugar: 2 tablespoons – For dusting or glaze
- Butter: 2 tablespoons – For pan-frying to golden perfection
- Maple Syrup: Optional – Ideal for dipping or drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a bit of butter to coat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in one bowl, and whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla in another.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin and trim off crusts.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread cream cheese, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and roll tightly.
- Cook to Perfection: Dip rolls into egg mixture, then fry in the skillet until all sides are golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle glaze if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with optional maple syrup or berries.
Notes
- Use soft bread to prevent cracking while rolling.
- Let cream cheese soften for easier spreading.
- Don’t skip trimming crusts for a cleaner roll-up.