Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable)

Golden roll-ups filled with creamy cheese or jam, coated in cinnamon sugar for a quick, tasty snack or breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

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

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tbsp milk
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for frying

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Flatten each bread slice gently with a rolling pin.
02 - Spread about 1/2 tbsp cream cheese or preferred filling along one edge of each slice and roll up tightly.
03 - Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a shallow bowl.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
05 - Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Quickly dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook in batches, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until roll-ups are golden brown on all sides, adding more butter as needed.
08 - Immediately roll hot roll-ups in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
09 - Serve the roll-ups warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in twenty minutes flat when you need something impressive but actually easy
  • The cinnamon sugar crust creates this crunch that makes everyone forget how simple they are
  • You can change the fillings based on whatever is in your fridge right now
02 -
  • Work quickly when dipping the rolls in the egg mixture or they get soggy and fall apart
  • The cinnamon sugar only sticks properly if you roll them while they're hot from the pan
03 -
  • Cook them in batches rather than crowding the pan or they'll steam instead of fry
  • Line your plate with paper towels to drain excess butter before sugar coating
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