French Toast Rollups
- YIELDS
- 24 rollups
- CHILL TIME
- 2 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
With a hint of cinnamon and sugar on the outside, and a creamy filling on the inside, our mini French Toast Rollups are the perfect make-ahead, portable breakfast!
What You'll Need
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 24 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
What to Do
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, egg yolk, and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth; set aside.
- Roll out each bread slice with a rolling pin. Spread cheese mixture over bread, distributing evenly. Roll up each slice jellyroll-style and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- In a shallow dish, combine remaining sugar and the cinnamon. Brush butter over rollups then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, until completely coated. Return them to baking sheet after coating.
- Cover and freeze at least 2 hours.
- Just before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake rollups 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.
Notes
Fench Toast Rollups will keep in the freezer up to two months prior to baking, so whip up a batch for yourself! These are perfect for making in advance. Another delicious morning option is our Sunrise Breakfast Pizza, or try Rise 'n' Shine Omelets. I bake those off and freeze 'em for breakfast on-the-go all week!
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Morehouse17
Mar 28, 2018
With a busy family like mines, sometimes I need to have a grab and go breakfast. This would be perfect for us. I can prepare this during the week end in freeze so that we can have a breakfast that is mobile when we need to rush out of the door.
Delphine Bryant
Mar 12, 2018
Who thought that french toasted needed any help being better? I mean french toast is the best but I have to say, yummy to this recipe. I can not wait for the week end so that I have time to prepare this recipe.
ktonn 5636202
Dec 24, 2015
I prepped these yesterday and transferred four onto a new sheet to bake this morning. They are great. I used (Kroger) wheat bread, because that's what was on hand. I went heavy on the filling and only prepped 12, because I was short on bread. I went heavy on the butter and the sugar mix. Bake them straight from the freezer. I'm going to try to find a way to make something else with the extra sugar mix and crusts in the future, but this time I used the crusts for bird food.
donnasmith2 965930 6
Dec 18, 2015
is there something else I could replace the cream cheese with? Thanks!
Test Kitchen Team
Dec 21, 2015
Hi there, great question! You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese. If you cannot find mascarpone cheese, we recommend using ricotta cheese. If you make this recipe and like it, send us a picture. We would love to hear your feedback. Enjoy!
kusurfer 0747788
Aug 29, 2015
I made 2 changes only because I can't have cinnamon. To compensate for not adding cinnamon I added some strawberry preserves to the cream cheese. I also don't remove the crust. I thought the crust was the best part! I like having these handy to snack on.
tanger58
Aug 12, 2015
This recipe sounds delicious. Will try with a little nutella spread on the bread along with the cream cheese.
Scarlett Vale
May 19, 2015
So if thawing is a problem, I guess my question is MUST these be frozen before baking? What purpose does the freezing have? Could they just be refrigerated, say, overnight even?
Test Kitchen Team
May 20, 2015
The rollups do have to be frozen before baking otherwise the filling will melt out. Do not thaw them or bake from fresh. Enjoy!
shancollin1
Jun 27, 2014
They were ok, more work then possibly they are worth... took quite some time to thaw out so everyone ate them before they were ready... probably not as good as they would have been if they had waited on them to thaw. Maybe try again another time and include patience :)
donjuan 0753109
May 31, 2014
Friend gave me this recipe many many years ago and it is so gooooood !!!!!! Never did the syrup part. now must eat gluten free, any substitute for the white bread?
Test Kitchen Team
Jun 02, 2014
Hi there! There are several types of gluten-free bread out on the market now. You can try with one of those! Let us know how it turns out. :)
Glowwormbw 0267473
Jun 23, 2014
Yes. Most GF breads are not "sturdy" enough to take the rolling, but I made them from a loaf I had baked using King Arthur Gluten Free Bread mix. It's a winner.
Member 7260557
Dec 29, 2013
I have made these several times and have used reduced fat and fat free cream cheese. They turn out every tiime. I started placing blueberries or raspberries inside the bread along one edge before rolling them up. What a great breakfast and brunch idea!
Mary692
Aug 25, 2013
Can these be frozen after baking and then reheated in the oven or can they only be frozen prior to baking?
Test Kitchen Team
Aug 27, 2013
We would not suggest freezing them after baking. However, we have tested them being frozen before and they turned out great. Thank you for your question!
phoenix1268 421459 7
Aug 15, 2013
Definitely worth trying and the suggestions from other reviewers were very helpful. Love these.
CBinLB
Apr 13, 2013
Since I always make french toast using King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, I thought it would be fabulous with this recipe. And I was right. I purchased a loaf of the King's Hawaiian Sweet Sandwich Bread and OMG did these roll ups turn out terrific. Took others' suggestions and added some toasted chopped pecans. Also topped it with a little whipped cream. Nummy in my tummy! Thank you Mr. Food!
kilgorestella 1367 489
Jul 06, 2014
sounds great i just love the king's hawaiian bread i will definely try
rpupper 3332562
Mar 24, 2013
I use whole what bread and mascarpone in place of the cream cheese. Instead of butter, I subsitute the same amount of coconut oil which gives it a wonderful flavor and with the cinnamon I add a 1/2 t. of nutmeg. Good stuff!
Member 4030165
Mar 23, 2013
Is there any reason why you couldn't use wheat bread to make these a little healthier?
kitten367 2049060
Sep 29, 2012
My daughter & I have been looking for easy recipes for school room snacks. A little tweeking to "lite" ingredients, and adding the great idea given for diced apples, and I think these can be a healthy snack for the children at a decent price! Thanks for your great ideas, guys ! :*)
faith 2001028
Jun 14, 2012
they are sooooo goood!!!!!! i just made them!! hint: you don't have to freeze them i didn't and they turned out delish!!!
sgoring24 7038187
Apr 13, 2013
I think the reason they say to freeze them is because it makes so many and it's nice to have them ready to just throw in the oven with out all the fuss.
lorrainep66 640393 2
May 17, 2012
The French Toast Rollups seem so very easy to make, and like they would taste wonderful,making as soon as get cream cheese. Thanks for all your great recipes. Lorraine
sallyncali 8640123
May 11, 2012
I think these sound really good and will be trying for Mom's day
Red Hat Gram
Apr 15, 2012
This is a great recipe for the entire family BUT I make a batch, wrap them individually in plastic wrap, put them in a freezer bag and take them out as I need them. When the grandkids stay overnight I can just bake as many as I need. They also like them with a little fine chopped apples mixed in with the cream cheese mixture. This is also great quicky dessert. Thanks for the recipe Mr. Food
LFRAZ
Oct 18, 2010
We make these every Christmas. The kids look forward to having them after they open their Christmas presents. My husband also looks forward to them. They have been a tradition for many yrs now.
Phylton
Sep 03, 2010
These were even better the second time around...frozen for a month....I served them with a side of sausage for breakfast. Yummy!
MRS LITTLE
May 06, 2010
I HAVE NOT TRIED THESE YET BUT WAS THINKING OF GOOD IDEAS FOR KIDS.THIS IS THE PERFECT SNACK FOR THEM. THANK YPU FOR ALL THE GOOD RECIPES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MR. FOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
DJK
May 06, 2010
These are delicious, and, sometimes, instead of leaving them as full roll-ups, I cut them in about 1 inch pieces similar to rugala. I also might roll them in ground nuts with the cinnamon and sugar. These are very popular for picnics and get - togethers.
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