Description
French Toast Roll-Ups transform classic French toast into fun, handheld roll-ups filled with sweet or savory fillings. Quick to prepare and kid-friendly, these customizable treats are perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or special occasions. Soft bread slices are flattened, filled, rolled, dipped in a cinnamon-sugar egg batter, and pan-fried to golden perfection, resulting in a warm and delightful breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base
- 8 slices soft white or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
Fillings (choose as desired)
- Cream cheese
- Fruit preserves or fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, banana)
- Nutella
- Peanut butter
- Cheese and ham (for savory version)
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Maple syrup or honey (for serving)
- Chopped nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off each bread slice to make rolling easier. Use a rolling pin to gently flatten each slice until thin and pliable enough to roll without cracking.
- Make the filling: Choose your desired filling and spread a thin, even layer onto each flattened bread slice. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks during cooking.
- Roll the bread: Carefully roll each slice from one edge to the other, tucking the filling inside tightly. Seal the edges with a little water or egg wash if needed to keep them intact.
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and sugar until fully combined, creating the French toast batter.
- Dip and cook: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides. Place roll-ups in the skillet and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the roll-ups to a plate, optionally dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use fresh bread for easier rolling; slightly stale bread can crack.
- Don’t overfill the roll-ups to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Cook over low to medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Seal edges well using water or egg wash to keep roll-ups together while frying.
- Prep fillings in advance to speed up assembly, especially on busy mornings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 150-200 (varies with filling)
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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