Description
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are a delightful twist on classic French toast, combining creamy sweetened cream cheese with cinnamon-sugar coated bread rolls. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch, they cook quickly on the stovetop to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 8 slices of bread
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Coating and Egg Mixture
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking
- Butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Flatten Bread: Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread to make rolling it easier and to create a thin, pliable base for the filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy to create a sweet filling.
- Assemble Roll-Ups: Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly on each slice of flattened bread, then carefully roll each slice tightly into a compact roll.
- Mix Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract thoroughly to make the dipping mixture.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In another dish, combine the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar; this will be used to coat the cooked roll-ups.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Cook Roll-Ups: Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, making sure it is fully coated, then place it in the skillet. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat and Serve: Remove the cooked roll-ups from the skillet and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to evenly coat. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use white or whole wheat bread for this recipe; just make sure the slices are not too thick to ensure easy rolling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to make spreading easier and to avoid tearing the bread.
- For extra flavor, you could add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla bean powder to the cinnamon sugar coating.
- If you want to make this recipe ahead, you can prepare the roll-ups and refrigerate them before cooking, but cook them fresh for best texture.
- Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an enhanced breakfast experience.
