Cinnamon Roll French Toast (Printable)
Cinnamon-spiced French toast rolls filled with sweet cream cheese, fried and coated in cinnamon-sugar. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Roll Ups
04 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Egg Mixture
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How-To Steps:
01 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until fully smooth and spreadable.
02 - Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each bread slice to create an even surface.
03 - Spread a thin line of the cream cheese mixture along one edge of each slice. Tightly roll up each slice from the filled edge.
04 - In a shallow dish, thoroughly whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until blended.
05 - In a separate bowl, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
06 - Dip each filled bread roll in the egg mixture, making sure all sides are moistened evenly.
07 - Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook roll ups for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning to ensure all sides are golden brown.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll each warm roll up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
09 - Serve warm. Optional: drizzle with maple syrup or dust with additional powdered sugar as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the cinnamon roll flavor with a fraction of the effort—it’s our little shortcut.
- They’re a hit with kids and adults alike, and eating with your hands is always more fun.
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- If you dip the bread rolls in egg mixture for too long, they’ll fall apart when frying—work quickly.
- Rolling while the bread is very fresh makes all the difference in keeping the snacks intact.
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- Don’t overcrowd the skillet or the rolls won’t crisp evenly—work in batches if needed.
- A quick roll in cinnamon sugar as soon as they come out of the pan makes the coating extra adherent and delicious.