Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups (Print Version)

Warm cinnamon-spiced roll ups filled with sweet cream cheese and coated in cinnamon sugar for a cozy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Roll Ups

04 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Egg Mixture

08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cooking

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a rolling pin, roll out each slice of bread to create an even, thin layer.
03 - Spread a thin line of the cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice and roll up tightly to seal.
04 - Whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl until well combined.
05 - Stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl until thoroughly mixed.
06 - Dip each assembled roll up into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
07 - Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
08 - Fry roll ups in the skillet, turning so they brown evenly on all sides, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
09 - Roll or brush the hot roll ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture immediately after cooking to coat fully.
10 - Serve warm, optionally topped with maple syrup or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Each bite brings together creamy, spiced sweetness and crisp edges—like breakfast for dessert, but better.
  • You can prep the filling and sugar coating ahead, making it a secretly easy treat for brunches or lazy weekends.
02 -
  • Trying to roll cold cream cheese will absolutely tear your bread (the only way I learned was by scraping crumbs off the counter).
  • Rolling while the bread is fresh makes it seal tighter—if it dries out, the filling may burst when you fry.
03 -
  • Let the bread slices sit out for 5 minutes after rolling to help them hold their shape while dipping in egg.
  • Wiping out stray cinnamon sugar from the pan between batches stops it from burning and keeps your roll ups tasting fresh.

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