Description
An ingenious twist on classic French toast, this recipe combines gooey cinnamon rolls, fluffy eggs, and a hint of vanilla for a delicious breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cinnamon rolls (can be refrigerated)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to create your batter.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces.
- Dip each piece into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Melt butter in the skillet and place the coated cinnamon roll pieces in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet, and serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use day-old cinnamon rolls for better absorption of the egg mixture. Feel free to experiment with spices or add-ins for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: breakfast, cinnamon rolls, French toast, brunch, easy recipe