French Toast Roll-Ups

Name: French Toast Roll-Ups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 4 tablespoon granulated sugar; 5 to 6 ripe strawberries (capped and sliced very thin)

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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FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS INGREDIENTS
HOW TO MAKE THIS FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS RECIPE
HOW TO SERVE
STORAGE
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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.

close up shot of French Toast Roll-Ups rolled in cinnamon sugar piled on a plate with strawberries

FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS INGREDIENTS

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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

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoon granulated sugar
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.

CINNAMON FILLING: To make this delicious cinnamon filling you will need ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons melted salted sweet cream butter, and 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. First, stir together all the ingredients using a small mixing bowl. Then, spread 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon mixture at the end of the flattened bread slices. Lastly, roll the flattened slices up.

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.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of bread being flatted with a rolling pin on a wooden board

STEP TWO: Trim off the edges of the bread. Cover the flattened bread with a clean towel to keep the bread from drying out.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of edges being cut off of bread on a wooden board

STEP THREE: Using a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla extract. Set milk mixture aside.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of ingredients in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Using a pie plate or shallow dish, stir together the ground cinnamon and white sugar until well combined. Set it aside.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of ground cinnamon and grated sugar combined in a dish

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.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of ingredients stirred together in a bowl

STEP TWO: Spread 2½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture at one end of the flattened bread slices.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of cream cheese mixture being spread onto bread slices on a wooden board

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.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of slices of strawberries being layered on top of the cream cheese mixture on the bread

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.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of filled bread being rolled up on a wooden board

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.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of roll-ups being dredged in the egg mixture

STEP THREE: Using tongs, turn the French toast rolls a quarter turn at a time to ensure they brown evenly.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of roll-ups being browned on a skillet

STEP FOUR: Once the roll-ups are golden brown all over, roll the roll-ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.

French Toast Roll-Ups process shot of roll-ups being rolled into the cinnamon sugar mixture

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.

close up shot of a bowl of French Toast Roll-Ups rolled in cinnamon sugar with slices of strawberries

These cream cheese french toast roll-ups are an easy breakfast recipe that will be a winner for 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

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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

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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

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 tablespoon granulated sugar
5 to 6 ripe strawberries capped and sliced very thin

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.

Notes

Optional Cinnamon Filling

Ingredients

⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted butter
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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.

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.

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French Toast Roll-Ups

FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE THIS FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS RECIPE

HOW TO SERVE

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