Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable)

Golden roll-ups with creamy or fruity filling, dusted in cinnamon sugar for a sweet handheld treat.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (or Nutella or fruit jam)

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - Flatten each bread slice gently with a rolling pin.
02 - Spread about 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese or chosen filling along one edge of each slice, then roll up tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
05 - Warm 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Dip each roll-up quickly in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook in batches, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on all sides, adding more butter as needed.
08 - Immediately roll hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve warm for best taste.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They come together in 20 minutes flat, which means you can have warm, cinnamon-sugared joy on your plate before anyone else wakes up.
  • The filling is totally forgiving—use cream cheese, jam, Nutella, or whatever you've got that's sweet and spreadable.
  • They're the kind of breakfast that tastes indulgent but actually requires almost nothing fancy.
02 -
  • The bread needs to be soft enough to roll without tearing, so day-old sandwich bread from a regular loaf works better than crusty or artisanal varieties.
  • Don't let the roll-ups soak in the egg mixture or they'll fall apart—a quick dip on each side is all you need for that custardy exterior.
  • If your cinnamon sugar isn't sticking well, your roll-ups might not be hot enough when they come out of the pan, so work quickly and don't let them cool before coating.
03 -
  • Softened cream cheese spreads without tearing delicate bread, so let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before you start assembling.
  • Rolling tightly keeps everything in place and prevents your filling from leaking out during cooking, so don't be shy with the pressure on that roll.
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