Cinnamon Roll French Toast
A delightful twist on breakfast, combining the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the comforting texture of French toast, topped with a creamy glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Butter or oil for cooking
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each slice of cinnamon swirl bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak briefly.
- Cook the coated slices in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
- Serve the cooked French toast on a plate and drizzle the creamy glaze over the top.
Notes
Serve with crispy bacon or fresh fruit for added flavor. Use day-old bread for the best texture, and cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg