Craving something special for breakfast? These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine two breakfast favorites into one amazing treat! Imagine warm, cinnamon-sugar filled bread rolls dipped in French toast batter and fried until golden – pure breakfast heaven!
If you love sweet breakfast recipes, try my Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast next. Find all my Breakfast Recipes here!
Let me share my secret for creating the most incredible breakfast roll-ups!
This recipe transforms simple sandwich bread into a fancy breakfast treat that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make.
Perfect for special mornings or when you want to treat your family to something extra special!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These breakfast roll-ups are truly special:
- Fun to Make: Kids love helping roll these up!
- Simple Ingredients: Uses basic pantry staples
- Quick Cooking: Ready in just 25 minutes
- Customizable: Easy to adapt with different fillings
The Secret to Perfect Roll-Ups
Getting these roll-ups just right is easier than you think:
- Using fresh, soft bread for easy rolling
- Getting the right butter-to-sugar ratio
- Proper rolling technique to prevent filling leaks
- Perfect dipping and frying method
Pro Tips for Success
Follow these tips for perfect results every time:
- Flatten bread gently but firmly
- Don’t overfill – less is more!
- Keep roll-ups seam side down when first frying
- Maintain medium heat for golden-brown perfection
Must-Have Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these amazing roll-ups:
The Basics
- Soft sandwich bread (white works best)
- Fresh brown sugar for best flavor
- Quality cinnamon (it’s the star!)
The French Toast Batter
- Farm-fresh eggs if possible
- Pure vanilla extract
- Whole milk for richness
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Sharp knife
- Non-stick skillet
- Shallow bowls
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Roll-Ups:
- 10 slices white sandwich bread
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- For the French Toast Coating:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking:
- 2-3 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
- Remove crusts from bread slices. Using rolling pin, flatten each slice.
- In small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
- Spread mixture evenly on each bread slice, leaving small border at edges.
- Roll up each slice tightly, seal edges with gentle pressure.
- In shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Heat skillet over medium heat, add butter.
- Dip each roll in egg mixture, then place seam-side down in skillet.
- Cook 2-3 minutes total, rotating to brown all sides.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft bread for best rolling
- Don’t oversoak in egg mixture
- Keep heat at medium to prevent burning
- Can be made ahead and reheated
- Freezes well for up to 1 month
