Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast brings classic breakfast comfort right to your weekend morning table. Warm, gooey cinnamon swirls nestled in golden, custardy bread make this simple breakfast feel like a special treat your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cooking:
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and whisk 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg until perfectly blended.
- Set a skillet over medium heat (350°F) and add 1 tablespoon butter or oil to coat the surface evenly.
- Dunk each slice of cinnamon swirl bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the saturated bread to the heated skillet, allowing each side to turn golden brown for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the toast carefully using a spatula to achieve an even, crisp exterior with a soft interior.
- Remove each slice from the skillet and place on a serving plate when both sides reach a rich, amber color.
- In a separate small bowl, mix ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until a smooth glaze forms.
- Drizzle the creamy glaze generously over each French toast slice, creating delightful white ribbons across the surface.
- Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and the glaze glistens invitingly.
Notes
- Use day-old cinnamon swirl bread for the best texture and absorption of the custard mixture.
- Melt butter in the skillet slowly to prevent burning and create an even golden-brown surface on the French toast.
- Whisk the custard thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed and prevent clumping of eggs.
- For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative to make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg