Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast delivers pure breakfast bliss right on your plate, bringing together two classic morning favorites in one delightful dish. Weekend brunch just got seriously delicious, with swirls of cinnamon and sweet vanilla creating a morning treat your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 package of cinnamon rolls (8-count), baked and cooled
Dairy:
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather your freshly baked cinnamon rolls and allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Slice each roll into 1-inch thick pieces using a sharp serrated knife.
- Whisk 4 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a wide, shallow mixing bowl until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform.
- Submerge each cinnamon roll slice into the custard mixture for exactly 30 seconds on each side, ensuring full coverage but preventing oversaturation.
- Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat (375°F). Carefully place soaked cinnamon roll pieces into the hot skillet, leaving 1 inch between each piece.
- Cook each piece for precisely 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the custard is fully cooked through.
- Transfer the golden french toast pieces to a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm maple syrup right before serving.
Notes
- Toast thick-cut, slightly stale bread for the best texture and ability to absorb the egg mixture without falling apart.
- Sprinkle extra ground cinnamon between bread layers to enhance the classic cinnamon roll flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk with almond or oat milk and use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- Cream cheese glaze can be prepared ahead and warmed slightly before drizzling over the finished French toast for maximum flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg