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cinnamon roll french toast

Transform ordinary cinnamon rolls into an extraordinary breakfast treat with this Cinnamon Roll French Toast recipe! Each slice is dipped in a rich, sweet batter and grilled to golden perfection, then drizzled with its classic cream cheese icing. It's an indulgent, easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a special brunch or a weekend morning.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8 count)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or cooking spray, for griddle

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate them. Reserve the icing packet for later. Slice each cinnamon roll into 3-4 equally thick pieces.
  • In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined. This is your French toast batter.
  • Heat a large griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt and coat the surface, or spray with cooking spray.
  • Dip each sliced cinnamon roll piece into the egg batter, making sure both sides are coated. Don't let them soak too long, as they can become soggy.
  • Place the coated cinnamon roll slices on the hot griddle in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Once cooked, transfer the cinnamon roll French toast to a plate. Warm the reserved icing packet in the microwave for a few seconds (or run under warm water) to make it drizzly.
  • Drizzle the warm icing over the French toast and serve immediately. Optionally, add fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the French toast batter. If you don't have refrigerated cinnamon rolls, you can use day-old homemade cinnamon rolls as well. Be mindful of cooking time as different thicknesses may require slight adjustments.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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