Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printer-Friendly)

Soft golden roll-ups filled with sweet cream cheese or jam, coated in cinnamon sugar for a handheld treat.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

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

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
05 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying

# Directions:

01 - Gently flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin.
02 - Spread approximately 0.5 tablespoon of cream cheese or chosen filling along one edge of each slice, then roll tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
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 - Quickly dip each roll-up into 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 all sides are golden brown, adding more butter as necessary.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
09 - Serve the roll-ups warm for best taste and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They cook in under ten minutes and feel like a treat, not a chore.
  • Kids can help roll them, dip them, and coat them without making a mess.
  • You can stuff them with anything: jam, Nutella, or even peanut butter.
  • Theyre crispy on the outside, soft inside, and covered in cinnamon sugar.
02 -
  • Dont soak the roll-ups in the egg mixture or theyll fall apart. A quick dip is enough.
  • Keep the heat at medium. Too hot and theyll burn before the egg sets.
  • Roll them in cinnamon sugar while theyre still hot, or the coating wont stick.
03 -
  • Use the freshest, softest bread you can find. Day-old bread cracks when you roll it.
  • Let the butter foam but not brown before adding the roll-ups, or theyll taste burnt.
  • Double the cinnamon sugar. Youll want extra for dipping or sprinkling.
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