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French Toast Roll-Ups
Our french toast roll-ups are such a fun addition to your breakfast table with their creamy strawberry and cream cheese filling.
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Rolls of fresh bread stuffed with delicious strawberry cream cheese filling make these French toast roll-ups a fun way to put a spin on traditional french toast. You cannot go wrong with this delicious breakfast recipe for an on-the-go breakfast or a weekend brunch offering.
We have plenty of delicious recipes for breakfast. Whip up our French toast casserole and let the oven do the work for you. Our mini pancakes are another adorable handheld, dippable breakfast treat.
FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoon granulated sugar
Strawberry-Cream Cheese
- 5 to 6 ripe strawberries, capped and sliced very thin
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
ALMOND EXTRACT: You can also add a ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the egg mixture.
FRUIT: You can substitute fruit preserves for fresh fruit in this recipe.
FILLINGS: There are plenty of ways to fill these yummy breakfast treats. You could spread peanut butter, nutella or other nut butters inside instead of cream cheese. See our cinnamon and sugar filling option below for another alternative.
HOW TO MAKE THIS FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS RECIPE
PRO TIP:
You can make these easy French toast strawberry roll-ups ahead of time and would be a great idea to include in a lunchbox.
For the French Toast
STEP ONE: Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread.
STEP TWO: Trim off the edges of the bread. Cover the flattened bread with a clean towel to keep the bread from drying out.
STEP THREE: Using a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla extract. Set milk mixture aside.
STEP FOUR: Using a pie plate or shallow dish, stir together the ground cinnamon and white sugar until well combined. Set it aside.
For the Strawberry and Cream Cheese Filling
STEP ONE: Using a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until well incorporated.
PRO TIP:
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so you don’t end up with lumps in your mixture.
STEP TWO: Spread 2 ½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture at one end of the flattened bread slices.
STEP THREE: Evenly layer the thinly sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese.
PRO TIP:
The thinner the strawberries are sliced, the easier they roll-up.
STEP FOUR: Carefully roll the flattened piece of bread up. Be careful not to apply too much pressure and squish out the cream cheese mixture. Set it aside and repeat the steps.
Cooking the Roll-Ups
STEP ONE: Using a 10 to 12-inch large skillet over medium heat to medium-high heat, melt butter.
STEP TWO: Dredge the roll-ups in the egg mixture and place them in the skillet. Be careful to keep the roll-ups separated enough so they can be easily turned. Keep an eye on the heat to ensure the butter does not burn.
STEP THREE: Using tongs, turn the French toast rolls a quarter turn at a time to ensure they brown evenly.
STEP FOUR: Once the roll-ups are golden brown all over, roll the roll-ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve these yummy roll-ups with a little dish of maple syrup for dipping. They are the perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings. They also make a fun and different weekend breakfast idea served alongside crispy bacon.
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STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: Store strawberry French toast roll-ups in a sealed container or freezer bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Store in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
These cream cheese french toast roll-ups are an easy breakfast recipe that will be a winner with the whole family. Creamy strawberry and cream cheese are bursting with every bite of this fun breakfast food.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can these be saved in the fridge?
This easy recipe can be kept in the fridge for up to two days.
Can these be frozen?
You can freeze roll-ups for two to three months in a ziploc bag.
Can I add different fillings to these?
There are plenty of options for your French toast roll-ups. Try nutella, peanut butter, preserves, cinnamon and sugar, bananas or other fresh fruit.
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French Toast Roll-Ups
Our french toast roll-ups are such a fun addition to your breakfast table with their creamy strawberry and cream cheese filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoon granulated sugar
Strawberry-Cream Cheese
- 5 to 6 ripe strawberries capped and sliced very thin
Cinnamon Filling (Optional Filling)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter melted butter
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Using a rolling pin, flatten the slices of bread.
- Trim off the edges of the bread. Cover the flattened bread with a clean towel to keep the bread from drying out.
- Using a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla extract. Set it aside.
- Using a pie plate or shallow bowl, stir together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until well combined. Set it aside.
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Filling
- Using a small mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until well incorporated.
- Spread 2 ½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture at one end of the flattened bread slices.
- Evenly layer the thinly sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese. Carefully roll the flattened bread up. Be careful not to apply too much pressure and squish out the cream cheese mixture. Set it aside and repeat the steps.
Cooking the Roll-Ups
- Using a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Dredge the roll-ups in the egg mixture and place them in the skillet. Be careful to keep the roll-ups separated enough so they can be easily turned. Keep an eye on the heat to ensure the butter does not burn.
- Using tongs, turn the roll-ups a quarter turn at a time to ensure they brown evenly.
- Once the roll-ups are golden brown all over, roll the roll-ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.
Cinnamon Filling (Optional Filling)
- Using a small mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set it aside.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon mixture at the end of the flattened bread slices. Roll the flattened slices up. Be careful not to apply too much pressure and squish the filling out.
Notes
PRO TIP: You can make these roll-ups ahead of time and would be a great idea to include them in a lunchbox.
PRO TIP: Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so you don’t end up with lumps in your mixture.
PRO TIP: The thinner the strawberries are sliced, the easier they roll up.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Gloria says
These are so fun and yummy!