Description
Experience the delightful fusion of cinnamon rolls and French toast with these bite-sized roll ups. Perfect for brunch, they are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, drizzled with a luscious cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
- Thin-sliced white sandwich bread
- Softened unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Large eggs
- Milk (whole, 2%, or non-dairy alternative)
- Vanilla extract
- Softened cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Milk or vanilla extract (for glaze)
- Butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace and Bread: Clear some counter space. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of sandwich bread as thinly as possible without tearing it. Trim off the crusts if you prefer.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, combine your softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until you have a smooth, spreadable paste.
- Fill and Roll the Bread: Spread a thin, even layer of the cinnamon sugar filling over one side of each flattened bread slice. Starting from the opposite end, carefully roll up each slice tightly into a log shape.
- Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Dip the Roll Ups: Gently dip each cinnamon roll up into the egg batter, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Cook the Roll Ups: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and a splash of neutral oil. Cook the dipped roll ups for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and add milk or vanilla extract until you reach a smooth, drizzling consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the hot Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't overfill the bread, roll tightly, and ensure even cooking for the best results. Feel free to experiment with spices or serve with fresh fruit and maple syrup.