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Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups

If you love the comforting flavors of French toast, cinnamon rolls, and warm cinnamon sugar, these Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups bring all three together in one irresistible bite. Soft white bread is flattened, spread with a creamy filling, rolled tightly, dipped in an egg mixture, and toasted in a skillet until golden brown. The finished roll-ups are then coated generously in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crisp outside and a soft, creamy center.

They are simple enough for a weekday breakfast but special enough for a weekend brunch. They also make a fun finger-food option because you can pick them up and eat them without needing a fork and knife.

Why You’ll Love These Roll-Ups

These little French toast rolls have several textures and flavors working together. The bread becomes lightly crisp and golden on the outside while remaining tender inside. The cream cheese filling adds richness, and the cinnamon sugar coating gives every bite a sweet, fragrant finish.

The recipe is also easy to customize. You can keep the filling simple with cream cheese and cinnamon sugar, or add fruit, chopped nuts, or a little vanilla for extra flavor.

Ingredients

For the Roll-Ups

10 slices soft white sandwich bread
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, for cooking

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Filling Ideas

The classic cream cheese filling is delicious on its own, but you can easily change the flavor. Try adding:

Finely diced strawberries
Thinly sliced bananas
A small spoonful of apple pie filling
Mini chocolate chips
Chopped pecans or walnuts
A drizzle of honey
A little lemon zest

If using fruit or another moist filling, avoid adding too much because the roll-ups can become difficult to seal.

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups

Step 1: Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar

Start by making the coating so it is ready when the roll-ups come out of the pan.

In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir until the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.

Set the mixture aside.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl.

Add the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is smooth and well combined.

The cream cheese should be soft enough to spread easily without tearing the bread.

Step 3: Flatten the Bread

Remove the crusts from each slice of white bread.

Place one slice on a clean cutting board and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a thin, even layer. Roll from several directions so the entire slice becomes compressed.

Repeat with the remaining slices.

Flattening the bread is an important step because it makes the slices flexible enough to roll tightly around the filling.