Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are what I make when I can't decide between soft, gooey cinnamon rolls and golden, buttery French toast. They deliver cinnamon-swirled sweetness, crisp caramelized edges, and that warm, bakery-style aroma that fills the kitchen before anyone even opens their eyes.
Ingredients
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- 8-10 slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim crusts from bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin until thin and flexible
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl
- Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese over each slice
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the cream cheese
- Roll each slice tightly and place seam-side down
- Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl
- Quickly roll each bread log in the egg mixture without soaking
- Roll coated bread logs in remaining cinnamon sugar
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat
- Cook roll-ups seam-side down first, turning every 2-3 minutes until evenly golden
- Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar and maple syrup
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
