French Toast Roll-Ups Snack (Printable Version)

Soft, golden roll-ups filled with sweet jam or cream cheese, dusted in cinnamon sugar for a tasty handheld treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Fillings

01 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (or Nutella or fruit jam)

→ Egg Mixture

03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

07 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying

# How to Make It:

01 - Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each slice of bread.
02 - Spread approximately ½ tablespoon of cream cheese or chosen filling along one edge of each slice, then roll up tightly.
03 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon thoroughly.
05 - Warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Dip each roll-up quickly in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated, then place seam-side down in the skillet.
07 - Cook the roll-ups in batches, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until all sides are golden brown; add more butter as needed.
08 - Immediately roll the hot roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve warm for optimal enjoyment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 20 minutes, which means you can actually sit down and eat breakfast instead of cleaning up.
  • Kids and adults both think they're fancy, even though you're just rolling and dipping—it feels like you're pulling off something impressive.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating is addictive enough that people will ask you to make them again before they've even finished eating.
02 -
  • Don't oversoak the bread in the egg mixture—one quick dip is enough, because bread soaks up liquid fast and too much will make them soggy and heavy instead of custardy and light.
  • The seam side down matters because it keeps the filling from leaking out, and butter helps seal it so you get that golden exterior without losing your precious filling.
  • Cinnamon sugar on hot bread is magic—wait until they're out of the pan so the coating sticks and partially caramelizes, which is what makes them taste restaurant-quality instead of homemade-rushed.
03 -
  • Room temperature butter and cream cheese spread like silk and cook more evenly, so take two minutes to let them sit out before you start—it's a tiny step that changes everything.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, have your fillings, egg mixture, and cinnamon sugar all prepped and within arm's reach so you can move fast and keep a rhythm going without burning anything.
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