Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast is a decadent twist on classic breakfast French toast, using cinnamon swirl bread soaked in a spiced custard and cooked to golden perfection. Topped with a luscious creamy vanilla glaze, this indulgent recipe combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls and French toast for a warm, comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 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
Creamy Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until fully incorporated and smooth, forming a slightly thick but pourable custard mixture.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the bottom. Heat until the butter is melted and bubbly, preparing the pan to cook the French toast.
- Dip the Bread: Dip each slice of cinnamon swirl bread thoroughly on both sides into the custard mixture, allowing excess to drip off to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the dipped bread slices in the hot skillet without overcrowding. Cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Creamy Glaze: While the French toast cooks, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to achieve drizzle consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove French toast from the skillet, arrange on a serving platter, and drizzle generously with the creamy glaze. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, spiced, and indulgent flavors.
Notes
- Use day-old cinnamon swirl bread to avoid soggy French toast; if using fresh bread, let it dry out for a few hours.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to allow the bread to crisp properly instead of steaming.
- Maintain medium heat to cook the French toast evenly and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Customize the glaze by adding cinnamon, maple syrup, or cream cheese for additional flavor twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
