Do you ever struggle to come up with breakfast ideas? I’m great at planning dinner but often neglect breakfast, which means cereal becomes a default. When I find a super easy breakfast that tastes great, I do a little dance in the kitchen. These Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups are a simple, kid-friendly breakfast your family will love.
I’m not usually a morning person, so any breakfast I make has to be fast and simple. That’s why I love these Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups. My kids couldn’t get enough of them, and they only require common ingredients—plain sandwich bread, whipped cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, and sugar. Flatten the bread, spread the cream cheese, roll, dip in egg, cook until golden and crispy, then toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve with syrup for dipping and you’ve got a quick breakfast that feels special.
How to make Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups
- Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from each slice and use a rolling pin to flatten the slice slightly. Don’t flatten so thin that the bread tears — just enough to make it easy to roll.
- Fill and roll: Spread whipped cream cheese evenly over each slice. If you use regular cream cheese, let it soften to room temperature to make spreading easier. Roll each slice tightly and pinch the ends gently to seal.
- Make the egg wash: Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Heat a greased skillet over medium heat.
- Dip and cook: Roll each bread roll-up in the egg wash so it’s coated on all sides, then place in the warm skillet. Cook, turning every few minutes, until the outside is golden brown and crisp and the inside is warmed through. I usually place the seam side down first to help seal them.
- Cinnamon sugar finish: Mix sugar and ground cinnamon on a plate. When the roll-ups are cooked, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm with syrup for dipping.
Recipe details
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 10 rolls
- Rating: 5 from 2 votes
- Author: Jennie Duncan
Ingredients
- 10 slices sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese (or softened regular cream cheese)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter or oil for the skillet
Instructions (short)
- Remove crusts and flatten bread with a rolling pin.
- Spread cream cheese on each slice and roll up, sealing the ends.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl. Dip roll-ups into the egg wash and cook in a greased skillet, turning until golden and crisp.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon on a plate, roll cooked roll-ups in the mixture, and serve warm.
Tips and variations
- Try flavored cream cheeses (strawberry, honey, or cinnamon) for a quick twist.
- Add a thin strip of fruit (like banana or strawberry) inside before rolling for a fruity filling.
- Use whole wheat or brioche bread for a different texture and flavor.
- Keep the skillet temperature medium—too hot and the outside will brown before the center is warmed.
More French Toast Recipes
- French Toast Casserole
- Sausage French Toast Roll Up
- Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
- Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups
Nutrition (approx. per roll)
Calories: 129 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 69 mg | Sodium: 188 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out—leave a comment below or tag your photos with #TDOARH to share what you made.
