Cinnamon Roll French Toast
A delightful blend of cinnamon rolls and French toast for a decadent brunch experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- The icing that comes with the rolls
- Maple syrup
- Butter for serving
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the can and separate the rolls, slicing each into quarters.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined.
- Heat the Pan: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Soak the Cinnamon Roll Pieces: Dip each roll quarter in the egg mixture, ensuring they’re coated without being soggy.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked pieces in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle with Icing: Once cooked, drizzle the icing over the French toast.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer to plates, top with a pat of butter, maple syrup, berries, and powdered sugar.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg