Description

Golden-brown French Toast Roll-Ups offer a playful and delicious twist on traditional French toast. These bite-sized rolls are filled with creamy cheese, coated in a sweet cinnamon egg mixture, and pan-fried to perfection. Ideal for a fun family breakfast or a brunch treat, they pair wonderfully with maple syrup for an irresistible start to your day.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread and Filling

8 slices of bread
Cream cheese, for spreading (about 8 tablespoons)

Egg Mixture

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar

For Cooking and Serving

Butter, for frying (about 2 tablespoons)
Maple syrup, for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the egg mixture: In a shallow dish, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined. This mixture will ensure the roll-ups are flavorful and sweet.
Flatten the bread: Lay each slice of bread flat and use a rolling pin to gently flatten it. This makes the bread easier to roll and helps it hold the filling better.
Spread the cream cheese: Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each flattened bread slice. This adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor inside the roll-ups.
Roll and coat: Carefully roll up each slice of bread into a tight cylinder. Then dip each roll completely into the prepared egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
Heat the pan: Place a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter evenly across the surface. This will help the roll-ups cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
Cook the roll-ups: Place the coated roll-ups seam side down in the pan. Fry them, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve and enjoy: Remove the roll-ups from the pan once golden and crisp. Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top or for dipping, and enjoy this fun and tasty breakfast treat.

Notes

Use white or whole wheat bread for best results; remove crusts if desired for easier rolling.
You can substitute cream cheese with nut butter or fruit preserves for variety.
Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning; medium heat is optimal for even cooking.
Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture and flavor.
These roll-ups freeze well; reheat in a toaster oven or skillet for best results.