Easy French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable Version)

Golden roll-ups filled with cream cheese or jam, coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet handheld delight.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices soft 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 - 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 Make It:

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, then roll tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
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 - Dip each roll-up quickly into the egg mixture ensuring all sides are coated; 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 necessary.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook in under ten minutes and turn plain sandwich bread into something special.
  • Kids love the handheld shape, and adults love the nostalgic cinnamon sugar coating.
  • You can fill them with anything sweet you have on hand, from Nutella to berry jam.
02 -
  • Do not soak the roll-ups in the egg mixture. A quick dip keeps them from turning soggy in the pan.
  • Keep the heat at medium. Too high and the outside burns before the egg sets. Too low and they turn greasy instead of crisp.
  • Add fresh butter between batches so each roll-up fries in clean, foaming fat.
03 -
  • Use day old bread if you have it. Slightly stale slices hold their shape better and absorb less egg.
  • Press the seam firmly after rolling so it does not unravel in the pan.
  • Fry in small batches to keep the skillet temperature steady and the coating crisp.
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