Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are one of those recipes that feel like a warm hug—and truly, thank you for being here to share breakfast magic with me. Right after the first bite of Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups, you get it: soft, custardy centers, buttery cinnamon-sugar swirls, and that irresistible crispy-golden outside. I promised you fun and comforting, and here it is. Anything but boring!!

Overview of Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

This recipe takes everything we adore about classic cinnamon rolls and combines it with the ease of French toast—no yeast, no waiting, just pure joy. Rolled, dipped, pan-fried, and finished with icing, these roll-ups are perfect for weekend brunch, holidays, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes
Kid-friendly and fun to make
Crispy outside, soft inside
No oven required
Perfect for dipping

What Do Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups Taste Like?

They’re sweet, warm, buttery, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. The outside gets beautifully golden, while the inside stays soft and gooey—especially when dipped into icing or maple syrup.

Benefits of This Recipe

Uses simple pantry staples
Great way to use day-old bread
Easy to customize
Perfect for small or large batches
Guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

[Image: Ingredients including bread, eggs, cinnamon, cream cheese, and sugar]

Main Ingredients

10 slices white sandwich bread
2 tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk or half-and-half
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Filling Additions

¼ cup softened cream cheese
Mini chocolate chips
Finely chopped pecans
Nutella or cookie butter

For Cooking & Topping

Butter for the skillet
Powdered sugar (optional)
Maple syrup or vanilla icing for dipping

Tools You’ll Need

Rolling pin
Shallow bowl
Skillet or griddle
Spatula
Small mixing bowls

Ingredient Additions and Substitutions

This is where you can have fun—I promised you versatile, and here’s proof!

Use brioche or challah for richer flavor
Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar
Use almond milk or oat milk
Add pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon
Make it savory by skipping sugar and adding cream cheese only

How to Make Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

[Image: Step-by-step showing bread being rolled, dipped, and cooked]

Step-by-Step Instructions

Trim crusts off bread slices and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Spread a thin layer of cinnamon mixture (and cream cheese if using) over each slice.
Roll each slice tightly into a log.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook roll-ups, turning gently, until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

The smell when these hit the skillet? I’m kicking myself every time for not making a double batch!

What to Serve with Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

[Image: Roll-ups served with berries and icing dip]

These are amazing with:

Vanilla icing or cream cheese glaze
Fresh berries
Crispy bacon or sausage
Scrambled eggs
Hot coffee or iced lattes

Tips for Perfect Roll-Ups

Don’t overfill or rolling will be tricky
Cook on medium heat to avoid burning
Use day-old bread for easier rolling
Serve immediately for best texture
Keep warm in a low oven if serving a crowd

Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for best results. These can also be frozen (uncooked or cooked) for up to 1 month.

General Recipe Information

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4–5
Difficulty: Easy