Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups (Printer-friendly)
Warm cinnamon-sugar roll ups filled with sweet cream cheese, pan-fried and ideal for breakfast or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Roll Ups
04 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Egg Mixture
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cooking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How To Make It:
01 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Lay each bread slice on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to flatten evenly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese filling along one edge of each flattened bread slice. Roll each slice up tightly, starting from the filled edge.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a shallow dish until well combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
06 - Coat each rolled bread piece in the egg mixture, turning to cover all sides fully.
07 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until it begins to foam.
08 - Fry each roll up in the skillet, turning until all sides are golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
09 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll each warm roll up in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
10 - Serve warm, accompanied by maple syrup or a light dusting of powdered sugar as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The swirl of cream cheese inside takes every bite to dessert-level goodness without extra effort.
- They& 8217;re quick to make but deliver that & 8220;bakery treat& 8221; feeling kids and adults can agree on.
02 -
- If your bread isn& 8217;t soft and fresh, it will crack when you try to roll it (learned that lesson after a few split seams).
- Coating with cinnamon sugar while still warm is crucial—wait too long and it just won& 8217;t stick.
03 -
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet or the roll ups won& 8217;t brown evenly—cook in batches if needed.
- Sifting powdered sugar into the filling keeps it smooth and fluffy, a little step with big results.