Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable)

Soft bread roll-ups with sweet filling, fried and dusted in cinnamon sugar. Perfect handheld breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices soft 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 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together faster than you can brew a pot of coffee
  • The filling options let you switch up the mood in seconds
  • That cinnamon sugar crust creates the most irresistible crunch
02 -
  • Don't let the roll-ups soak in the egg mixture or they'll get soggy—a quick dip is all you need
  • The sugar only sticks when the roll-ups are hot, so work fast right after they come out of the pan
03 -
  • Remove crusts by rolling the bread slice with a rolling pin—the crusts practically fall off
  • Use tongs to flip the roll-ups so you don't pierce the delicate egg coating
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