Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Print View)

Soft golden roll-ups with creamy or fruity fillings, dusted in cinnamon sugar—a handheld breakfast or snack treat.

# Components:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices soft 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 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Flatten each slice of bread gently using a rolling pin.
02 - Spread 1/2 tablespoon of cream cheese or chosen filling along one edge of each bread slice and roll tightly.
03 - Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a shallow bowl.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
05 - Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Dip each roll-up briefly in the egg mixture, coating all sides thoroughly, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Fry roll-ups in batches, turning every 1–2 minutes until golden brown on all sides, adding remaining butter as needed.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve the roll-ups warm for best flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under ten minutes and feel like a treat, not a chore.
  • Kids and adults alike love the handheld, no-fork-needed format.
  • You can hide vegetables, nut butters, or fruit inside and call it breakfast.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating makes every bite taste like a warm hug.
02 -
  • If you skip flattening the bread, it will crack when you try to roll it, and you'll end up with a mess instead of a neat log.
  • Don't let the roll-ups sit in the egg mixture; a quick dip is enough or they'll get soggy and fall apart in the pan.
  • Medium heat is key; too hot and the outside burns before the egg sets, too low and they turn pale and rubbery.
03 -
  • Press the seam side down first in the pan so it seals itself shut as it cooks, preventing any filling from leaking out.
  • Use a fork to whisk the egg mixture until no streaks remain; smooth egg mixture coats more evenly and fries up prettier.
  • If the cinnamon sugar isn't sticking well, lightly brush each hot roll-up with melted butter before rolling it in the sugar.
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