Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast. Filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, then fried until golden brown and coated with cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for breakfast or brunch!

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

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These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast. Filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture, then fried until golden brown and coated with cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for breakfast or brunch!

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

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• 8slices white bread, crusts removed
• 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cupbrown sugar
• 1 tablespoonground cinnamon
• 2large eggs
• 1/4 cupmilk
• 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
• 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Maple syrup or cream cheese icing for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bread:Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Set aside.
2. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Set aside.
3. Make the Cinnamon Filling:In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon filling over each flattened bread slice, then roll them up tightly.
4. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
5. Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon filling over each flattened bread slice, then roll them up tightly.
6. Prepare the Egg Mixture:In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
7. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
8. Cook the Roll-Ups:In a skillet, melt a small amount of butter over medium heat.Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating completely, and place them seam side down in the skillet.Cook each roll-up for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown.
9. In a skillet, melt a small amount of butter over medium heat.
10. Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating completely, and place them seam side down in the skillet.
11. Cook each roll-up for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown.
12. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:In a shallow dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.Roll each cooked roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring they are well coated.
13. In a shallow dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
14. Roll each cooked roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm, ensuring they are well coated.
15. Serve:Serve the roll-ups warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, maple syrup, or a drizzle of cream cheese icing if desired.
16. Serve the roll-ups warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, maple syrup, or a drizzle of cream cheese icing if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best results.
Variations: Try spreading Nutella or cream cheese in place of the cinnamon filling for a unique twist.