Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups (Print Version)

Cinnamon-spiced bread roll-ups stuffed with sweet cream cheese, pan-fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar.

# 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 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

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread evenly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice, then roll up tightly.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
06 - Dip each roll up in the egg mixture to coat all sides thoroughly.
07 - Heat unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place roll ups seam-side down and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll the warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
09 - Serve warm. Optionally, garnish with maple syrup or an extra dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cream cheese filling melts into the bread and makes every bite taste like a secret bakery visit.
  • They're quick to make and turn an ordinary breakfast into something special—no fancy equipment, just fun.
02 -
  • If you oversoak the bread, the roll ups fall apart and turn soggy instead of crisp—fast dipping is key.
  • The rolls coat better with cinnamon sugar if you don&apost wait—get them straight from skillet to sugar bowl for maximum stickiness.
03 -
  • If your bread cracks when rolling, microwave it for 5-8 seconds to soften first.
  • Let butter foam up before frying so each roll gets evenly toasted and never greasy.

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