Description
Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups are a delightful breakfast treat that combine the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of French toast. Soft bread slices are filled with a sweet cinnamon butter mixture, rolled up, dipped in an egg mixture, and pan-fried to golden perfection. They can be dusted with powdered sugar and served warm with maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1/2 stick butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
Batter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
Additional
- 10-12 toast bread slices (crusts removed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking (more if necessary)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Sugar-Cinnamon Mixture: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside for rolling later.
- Prepare the Egg Batter: In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with milk until fully combined and set aside.
- Prepare the Bread: Remove crusts from the bread slices and flatten each slice to approximately 1/8 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
- Assemble the Roll Ups: Spread a thick, even layer of the cinnamon butter mixture on each flattened bread slice. Carefully roll up the bread tightly around the filling and set aside.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt about 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Cook the Roll Ups: Dip each roll in the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then place seam-side down in the skillet. Cook 3 to 4 rolls at a time without crowding.
- Brown All Sides: When the bottom is golden brown, rotate each roll a quarter turn to cook all sides evenly until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Coat with Sugar Cinnamon: Once cooked, immediately roll the warm French toast roll ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture or dust with powdered sugar if preferred.
- Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- This recipe makes a perfect, quick Christmas morning breakfast or weekend treat.
- Use white or whole wheat bread based on preference; thicker sliced bread works well when flattened.
- Ensure the bread slices are flattened thin to make rolling easier and avoid cracking.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure the rolls brown nicely without burning the outside before the inside is cooked.
- Maple syrup is a delicious accompaniment but optional.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with vegan alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
