French Toast Roll-Ups
French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun and delicious twist on traditional French toast, featuring a creamy filling wrapped in soft bread, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For making the filling
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar For the filling mixture
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar For the filling mixture
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For the filling mixture
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs For dipping the roll-ups
- 1/4 cup milk For the egg mixture
Bread
- 8 slices soft white bread, crusts cut off You can substitute with brioche or challah
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For sprinkling on the roll-ups
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For sprinkling on the roll-ups
Sauté
- 3 tablespoons butter, for sauté pan Use less if using a smaller pan
Serving
- Maple syrup, for serving Use as desired
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of butter until just melted.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon until a smooth spreadable mixture forms. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set aside.
- After trimming the crusts from each slice of bread, roll one slice out to about 1/8-inch thickness with a rolling pin.
- Spread each slice with a thin layer of the butter mixture and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining bread slices and butter mixture.
Cooking
- Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick sauté pan and let it melt over medium heat.
- Dip one roll at a time in the egg mixture and place in the sauté pan.
- Allow roll-ups to sauté for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
- Remove to a work surface and sprinkle each roll-up generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Serving
- Serve immediately with maple syrup.
Notes
Make sure to roll the bread tightly to keep the filling inside. Use fresh bread for the best texture.