Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Print Version)

Golden roll-ups filled with creamy or fruity filling, coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet touch.

# What You'll 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 milk
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying

# How To Make It:

01 - Gently flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin.
02 - Spread ½ tablespoon cream cheese or chosen 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 with ground cinnamon.
05 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Quickly coat each roll-up in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are covered, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook roll-ups in batches, turning every 1–2 minutes until golden brown on all sides, adding more butter as necessary.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve the roll-ups warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're golden and crispy on the outside, soft inside, and ready in under 20 minutes from craving to plate.
  • Your kitchen will smell like a cinnamon dream, and everyone will think you woke up early to fuss over breakfast.
  • Kids can help roll them, dip them, and coat them in cinnamon sugar—it feels like play, not chores.
02 -
  • Don't overstuff your rolls—I learned this the hard way when filling burst out during cooking and burned in the pan, making a mess.
  • The egg mixture coating must be quick; if you soak the bread too long, it'll get soggy and fall apart.
  • Seam side down is non-negotiable—this keeps the filling from leaking and helps the roll stay intact.
03 -
  • If your bread is slightly stale, it actually works better—it flattens more easily and holds together during cooking.
  • Keep the heat at medium, not high; rushing the cooking means the outside browns before the inside is warm through.
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