Description
A delicious twist on classic French toast, these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups are filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzled with cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thin-sliced white sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace and Bread: Clear some counter space. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of sandwich bread as thinly as possible without tearing it. Trim off the crusts if you prefer.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, combine your softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until you have a smooth, spreadable paste.
- Fill and Roll the Bread: Spread a thin, even layer of the cinnamon sugar filling over one side of each flattened bread slice. Starting from the opposite end, carefully roll up each slice tightly into a log shape.
- Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Dip the Roll Ups: Gently dip each cinnamon roll up into the egg batter, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Cook the Roll Ups: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and a splash of neutral oil. Cook the dipped roll ups for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and add milk or vanilla extract until you reach a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the hot Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with different flavors of extract (like almond) for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll ups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg