Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable)

Golden roll-ups with creamy or fruity fillings and cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.

# What You 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 whole 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 using a rolling pin.
02 - Spread approximately 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese or preferred filling along one edge of each slice. Roll up tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt until combined.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
05 - Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Quickly dip each roll-up into the egg mixture to coat all sides, 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 additional butter as necessary.
08 - Immediately roll hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat.
09 - Serve the roll-ups hot for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They cook in under ten minutes and use ingredients you already have.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating sticks to every edge and makes them taste like a warm pastry.
  • You can fill them with anything sweet and they always turn out right.
02 -
  • Don't skip flattening the bread or the roll-ups will crack and leak filling into the pan.
  • Coat them in cinnamon sugar while they're still hot so the coating sticks properly.
  • Use medium heat and watch them closely because they brown faster than you think.
03 -
  • Use day-old bread if you have it, it holds up better and doesn't get soggy.
  • Press the seam side down first in the skillet so it seals completely before you start turning.
  • Double the cinnamon sugar and keep the extra in a jar for next time.
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