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Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups Recipe

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Delight in these irresistible Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups, featuring soft bread filled with a sweet cinnamon butter spread, rolled, dipped in an egg mixture, and pan-cooked to a golden brown. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender within, they make a fun and flavorful breakfast treat for the whole family.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Filling

  • 10-12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 stick (4 tbsp) butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Egg Mixture

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp milk

For Coating and Finishing

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp butter for cooking, more if necessary
  • Powdered sugar, optional for dusting
  • Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, light brown sugar, and 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and set aside. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and set this egg mixture aside as well.
  3. Prepare the bread slices: Remove the crusts from each bread slice. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice to about 1/8 inch thickness to make them easier to roll.
  4. Fill and roll the bread: Spread a thick layer of the cinnamon butter filling evenly over each flattened bread slice. Then gently but tightly roll up each slice around the filling, sealing the roll-up as you go. Repeat for all slices.
  5. Heat the pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan to coat the surface.
  6. Dip and cook the roll ups: Dip each cinnamon roll up in the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the roll-ups seam side down in the pan, cooking about 3-4 at a time depending on pan size.
  7. Brown all sides: Cook the roll ups until they turn golden brown on the bottom, then turn a quarter turn to brown all sides evenly. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are nicely browned and the roll ups are cooked through.
  8. Coat with cinnamon sugar and serve: Remove the cooked roll ups and roll them in the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture, or dust with powdered sugar if preferred. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping, if desired.

Notes

  • Use sandwich bread for best results as it is soft and easy to roll.
  • Flattening the bread to 1/8 inch thickness helps create a neat roll and better texture.
  • Cook the roll ups on medium heat to ensure they cook through without burning.
  • Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
  • Optional powdered sugar dusting adds a nice touch of sweetness without extra syrup.
  • For additional flavor, try adding a bit of vanilla extract or nutmeg to the cinnamon butter filling.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/cinnamon-french-toast-roll-ups-recipe/