Description

French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun and delicious twist on classic French toast. Soft bread slices are flattened and filled with various sweet or savory fillings, rolled into cylinders, dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg mixture, and cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these roll-ups are easy to customize and served with toppings like powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup.

Ingredients

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Bread and Batter

8 slices of soft sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
2 large eggs
¼ cup (60ml) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)

Filling Options

Nutella or chocolate spread
Cream cheese and fruit jam
Peanut butter and sliced bananas
Strawberry slices and whipped cream
Scrambled eggs and cheese (savory option)

Toppings and Serving

Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Maple syrup or honey (for dipping)
Fresh berries or banana slices

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Instructions

Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off each bread slice and use a rolling pin to flatten them, making them thin and pliable for rolling.
Add filling: Spread your chosen filling (such as Nutella, cream cheese and jam, or peanut butter and bananas) evenly onto each slice, leaving a small border around the edges to avoid spilling during cooking.
Roll tightly: Carefully roll up each bread slice into a tight cylinder and set them aside, seam-side down to help keep them closed.
Make egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and optional sugar until well combined and smooth.
Heat the skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the tablespoon of butter until it sizzles gently.
Coat roll-ups: Dip each bread roll-up gently into the egg mixture, coating all sides but avoiding soaking them too long to prevent sogginess.
Cook roll-ups: Place the dipped roll-ups seam-side down in the hot skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully to brown evenly until golden and crispy on all sides.
Serve: Transfer the French Toast Roll-Ups to a serving plate, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries or banana slices. Serve warm with maple syrup or honey for dipping.

Notes

Use soft bread for easier rolling; stale bread can be refreshed by briefly warming before flattening.
For savory filling, scrambled eggs and cheese make a great alternative.
Adjust cinnamon and sugar in the egg mixture based on sweetness preference.
Cook on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure the inside is warmed through.
These roll-ups can be made ahead and reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.