Description
Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups are a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring soft sandwich bread rolled with a creamy sweet filling, coated in cinnamon sugar, and baked to golden perfection. These bite-sized treats are perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a delicious blend of cinnamon, cream cheese, and buttery goodness in each roll.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roll Ups
- 10 slices of soft sandwich bread (like a hug in bread form)
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C), like you’re heating up the dance floor to get those roll ups ready for baking.
- Prepare Bread: Trim off the crusts from each bread slice; save the crusts for bread crumbs if you’d like to reduce waste.
- Flatten Bread: Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread to make it easier to roll and fill.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Coatings: Set up two shallow dishes; in one, combine sugar and cinnamon to create a sweet and spicy mix. In the other, pour melted butter for dipping.
- Spread Filling: Generously spread the cream cheese mixture over each flattened bread slice, ensuring a thick and luscious layer.
- Roll Up: Tightly roll each bread slice from one edge to the other, forming neat little rolls.
- Coat Rolls: Dip each roll into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a double coating of flavor.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated rolls seam side down on a baking sheet, ready for the oven.
- Bake: Bake the rolls at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until they turn lightly golden, resembling a perfect summer tan.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon French toast roll ups hot and fresh for the best experience.
Notes
- You can save the bread crusts and use them for homemade bread crumbs to reduce waste.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar and powdered sugar based on your taste preference.
- Serve with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
- Rolling the bread tightly ensures the filling stays intact during baking.
