Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups, a fun and delicious twist on classic French toast. Soft white bread is flattened, spread with a cinnamon-butter and brown sugar mixture, rolled up, dipped in an egg mixture, and pan-fried until golden. Coated with cinnamon sugar and served with maple syrup, these roll ups make a perfect breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 roll ups (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Butter Spread
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons Light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
For the Coating and Egg Mixture
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for frying)
For the Bread
- 8 slices White sandwich bread
To Serve
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Butter Mixture: Separate 2 tablespoons of butter and set aside for frying. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 6 tablespoons of softened butter with 5 tablespoons of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Stir until fully incorporated and set aside.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for coating the roll ups later.
- Make Egg Wash: In a separate medium dish, whisk together 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Prepare the Bread: Remove the crusts from each slice of bread. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice to make it easier to roll. Spread a thin, even layer of the cinnamon butter mixture onto each slice, then roll the bread tightly into a log shape.
- Dip and Fry: Melt 1 tablespoon of the reserved butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Dip each bread roll into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated. Place each roll seam-side down in the pan. Fry the rolls until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add additional butter to the pan as needed during cooking to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Coat and Serve: Once cooked, immediately roll each French toast roll up in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly. Serve warm with maple syrup on the side for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Removing the crusts and flattening the bread slices helps create smooth, easy-to-roll French toast roll ups.
- Use softened unsalted butter for the cinnamon butter mixture for easier spreading.
- Cook over medium heat to ensure the roll ups brown nicely without burning or undercooking inside.
- Add butter to the pan as needed to prevent sticking and achieve a golden crust.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; these are delicious warm and fresh.
Keywords: Cinnamon roll, French toast, breakfast roll ups, cinnamon sugar, easy brunch recipe, pan-fried French toast
