Description
Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups are a quick and delicious breakfast treat that transforms simple bread slices into warm, cinnamon-sugar filled delights. These roll ups offer the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls in a simplified, easy-to-make version perfect for festive mornings or any day you crave a sweet breakfast.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Filling
- 1/2 stick butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
For the Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
For Coating and Cooking
- 10-12 toast bread slices
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (or up to taste)
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking (more if necessary)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar with cinnamon and set it aside for later. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and set this egg mixture aside.
- Prepare Bread: Remove the crusts from each bread slice and flatten them with a rolling pin until about 1/8 inch thick. Spread a thick layer of the cinnamon butter filling evenly on each slice.
- Roll the Bread: Carefully roll up each slice tightly with the cinnamon filling inside. Repeat this step with all the bread slices.
- Cook the Roll Ups: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt about 1 tablespoon of butter. Dip each roll up in the egg mixture to coat thoroughly, then place them seam side down on the pan. Cook 3 to 4 roll ups at a time.
- Brown Evenly: When the rolls are browned on one side, turn them a quarter turn to ensure all sides become golden brown and cooked through evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Roll the cooked French toast roll ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture or dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm, optionally with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe is fantastic for an easy, festive Christmas morning breakfast.
- Using slightly stale bread can help the roll ups hold together better without tearing.
- If you prefer, you can substitute light brown sugar with dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use a milk alternative like almond or oat milk.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; they can lose crispness if left too long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
