These easy French Toast Roll-Ups take my favorite french toast recipe and wrap it around a sausage link, making a fun, dunk-able finger food everyone loves!
French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe – Easy Cinnamon Sugar Breakfast Idea
If you’re looking for a quick, fun, and delicious breakfast recipe, these French Toast Roll-Ups are going to become your new favorite. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar — this easy breakfast idea is perfect for kids, brunch parties, or weekend mornings.
Unlike traditional French toast, these stuffed French toast roll-ups are filled with Nutella, cream cheese, or fruit jam, then rolled tightly, dipped in an egg mixture, and pan-fried to golden perfection.
Whether you need a quick breakfast recipe or a sweet brunch idea, this recipe is simple, affordable, and incredibly delicious.
Why You’ll Love This French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe
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Ready in just 20 minutes
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Made with simple pantry ingredients
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Kid-friendly breakfast idea
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Perfect for brunch or special occasions
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Easily customizable fillings
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Great for Pinterest-worthy food photos
This easy French toast roll-ups recipe is trending because it looks fancy but is actually very simple to make.
When you make these French Toast Roll-ups, be sure to make a double batch! They reheat great, and are freezer friendly too, making them perfect for busy mornings that you need a good grab-and-go breakfast for yourself or your kids! We even like to bring them camping and reheat them in tinfoil over the fire.
I love that the ingredients are simple ones that I always have on hand (I keep pre-cooked sausage links in my freezer so I always have them when I want to make these, or breakfast quesadillas or a breakfast skillet).
How to make French Toast Roll-Ups:
Flatten the bread with a rolling pin or your hands. Cut crusts off, if desired.
Add sausage link: place the sausage on the front edge of bread and roll up tightly.
Dip into batter: Dip french toast roll ups into the egg mixture (this recipe uses our classic french toast batter), rolling gently to coat all sides, then place on hot griddle.
Cook for a few minutes, turning gently as you go, until golden brown on all sides. Serve warm with homemade syrup
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The egg mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead of time. The sausages can be rolled in flattened bread a few days ahead of time, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Cooked leftovers can be stored in a sealed container for 1-2 days. Reheat in microwave, toaster oven, griddle or air fryer.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The egg mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead of time. The sausages can be rolled in flattened bread a few days ahead of time, stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Cooked leftovers can be stored in a sealed container for 1-2 days. Reheat in microwave, toaster oven, griddle or air fryer.
Expert Tips for Perfect Roll-Ups
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Use soft sandwich bread for easier rolling
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Don’t soak too long in egg mixture
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Cook on medium heat to avoid burning
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Serve immediately for best texture
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Air fryer option: 375°F for 8–10 minutes
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Use oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make French toast roll-ups ahead of time?
Yes, prepare and refrigerate overnight, then cook fresh in the morning.
What is the best bread for French toast roll-ups?
Soft white sandwich bread works best because it rolls easily.
Can I bake instead of fry?
Yes, bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serving Ideas
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Weekend brunch platter
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Kids birthday breakfast
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Holiday breakfast table
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Ramadan or special family mornings
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Sweet snack with tea or coffee
French Toast Roll-Ups
Equipment
- Griddle optional
Ingredients
- 10 slices bread
- 10 fully cooked sausage links
- 3 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Use a rolling pin or your hands to flatten the bread (slice crusts off, if desired).
- Place a sausage link on the front edge of the bread and roll up tightly. Set aside.
- Add eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and flour to a shallow dish or blender and mix until smooth.
- Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Grease well with butter.
- Dip sausage roll ups into the egg mixture, rolling gently to coat all sides, and then place on hot griddle.
- Cook for a few minutes, turning gently as you go, until golden brown on all sides. Serve warm with syrup.
Notes
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- Nutella French Toast Rolls: Spread Nutella near the end of the piece of bread. Roll up tightly, dip in egg mixture, and cook according to recipe.
- Strawberry Cream Cheese: Spread cream cheese near the end of the piece of bread and add diced strawberries, or some strawberry jam. Roll up tightly, dip in egg mixture, and cook according to recipe.
- Peanut Butter Banana: Spread peanut butter near the end of the piece of bread and top with diced bananas. Roll up tightly, dip in egg mixture and cook according to recipe.
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