French Toast Roll-Ups (Printer-friendly)

Soft roll-ups filled with sweet jam or cream cheese, dusted in cinnamon sugar for a tasty treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Flatten each slice of bread gently using a rolling pin.
02 - Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon of cream cheese or preferred filling along one edge of each slice, then roll tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
05 - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Quickly coat each roll-up on all sides by dipping into the egg mixture, then place seam side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook in batches, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until all sides are golden brown, adding remaining butter as necessary.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat.
09 - Serve warm for optimal taste and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready faster than you can brew coffee, which somehow makes them taste even better.
  • Any filling works—jam, Nutella, cream cheese, or even peanut butter if you're in that mood.
  • The cinnamon sugar crust makes you feel like you're eating something indulgent without the fuss.
02 -
  • The bread slice must be truly soft or it'll crack—white sandwich bread from a bakery or grocery store works, but dense or day-old bread will shred.
  • Dipping speed matters; too long in the egg mixture and your roll-ups turn soggy and fall apart in the pan, so move quickly.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating only sticks when the roll-ups are hot, so don't wait or you'll end up with plain fried bread.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, you can assemble all the roll-ups ahead and keep them in the fridge; just cook them fresh when ready, no thawing needed.
  • A drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel sauce turns these into dessert, and nobody will argue with you about serving them after dinner.
  • Leftover roll-ups reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven for about three minutes; the cinnamon sugar crust stays crispy and the inside stays soft.
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