Description
Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups are a delightful and easy breakfast treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with classic French toast. Soft bread slices are filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture, rolled up, dipped in an egg custard, and cooked until golden brown. Perfect for holiday mornings or a cozy weekend brunch, these roll ups are best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup for dipping.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1/2 stick butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
Batter
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
Coating and Topping
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or up to taste)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking (more if necessary)
Others
- 10-12 slices toast bread (crusts removed)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Beat the mixture until smooth and well blended.
- Mix the coating sugar: In another small bowl, mix granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside for coating the roll ups later.
- Make the egg batter: In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until combined and set aside.
- Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices and flatten each slice to about 1/8 inch thickness using a rolling pin to make them easier to roll.
- Fill and roll: Spread a thick layer of the cinnamon-sugar butter filling evenly over each slice of flattened bread. Then, gently but tightly roll up the bread around the filling to form a neat roll.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt about 1 tablespoon of butter to prepare for cooking the roll ups.
- Coat and cook the rolls: Dip each roll in the egg and milk mixture, making sure it is well coated. Place the rolls seam side down in the pan. Cook 3 to 4 rolls at a time depending on pan size.
- Brown all sides: After the bottom side is nicely browned, turn the rolls a quarter turn and continue cooking, rotating as needed until all sides are golden and cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove the rolls from the pan and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture or dust them with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick and festive breakfast, especially during Christmas morning.
- You can substitute regular white bread with whole wheat bread for a healthier option.
- Make sure to flatten the bread evenly to prevent cracking when rolling.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, use melted butter in the batter instead of milk.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as they are crispiest fresh off the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 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
