French Toast Roll-Ups

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Bread flattened and rolled around sausage, dipped in cinnamon French toast batter, then cooked until golden. Takes 25 minutes and makes 10 roll-ups.
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Updated on Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:49:41 GMT
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These roll-ups came about when I was trying to figure out how to make breakfast more exciting for my kids who were getting bored with regular French toast and sausages. I thought, what if I just wrapped the sausage inside the French toast? It sounded crazy, but rolling the bread around the sausage and then dipping the whole thing in the egg mixture creates these incredible handheld breakfast packages. Each bite gives you sweet, cinnamony French toast with a surprise sausage center that makes breakfast feel like a fun treat instead of just another meal.

My youngest daughter, who usually picks at her breakfast and leaves half of everything, ate four of these and asked if we could have them every morning. My husband said they were "genius" because you get the perfect ratio of French toast to sausage in every bite. Even my mother-in-law, who's pretty traditional about breakfast foods, said they were "clever and delicious."

Ingredients

  • Regular bread slices: I flatten them with a rolling pin so they roll up easily without cracking
  • Fully cooked sausage links: The breakfast sausage kind that just needs heating up
  • Classic French toast batter: Eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a little flour for extra richness
  • Simple technique: Roll, dip, cook until golden on all sides
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Step-by-Step Instructions

Bread Preparation
Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread until it's thin and pliable. You can trim the crusts if you want, but it's not necessary. The flattening is important because thick bread won't roll properly and will crack when you try to wrap it around the sausage.
Rolling Process
Place a sausage link at one edge of the flattened bread and roll it up tightly, making sure the seam is on the bottom so it doesn't unroll. Press gently as you go to help it stay together. The bread should wrap completely around the sausage.
Batter Creation
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and flour until completely smooth. The flour helps create a slightly thicker coating that gets beautifully golden when cooked. Make sure there are no lumps.
Cooking Method
Heat your griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease it well with butter. Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, turning gently to coat all sides evenly. The bread should absorb some of the mixture but not get soggy.
Golden Browning
Cook the roll-ups for a few minutes on each side, turning them gently as they brown to get even color all around. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside while staying tender inside. The sausage will heat through during this process.
Serving Time
Serve them warm with maple syrup for dipping. The syrup soaks into the French toast while the sausage adds that perfect salty contrast that makes breakfast feel complete.

I learned the bread lesson after trying to use regular thick bread and having it crack and tear when I tried to roll it. Now I always take time to flatten it properly and they roll up perfectly. Also, I used to cook them on high heat thinking it would be faster, but medium heat gives you much better results.

Perfect Pairings

These are substantial enough to be a complete breakfast, but they're great with some fresh fruit or hash browns on the side. For drinks, orange juice, coffee, or even chocolate milk work perfectly with the sweet and savory combination. Having extra maple syrup for dipping is essential.

Creative Variations

Try sweet versions like spreading Nutella and rolling up with no sausage, or cream cheese with strawberries for a dessert-like breakfast. Peanut butter and banana is another amazing combination. For savory options, you could use different breakfast meats like bacon or ham instead of sausage.

Storage Solutions

These keep well in the fridge for a couple days and reheat beautifully in the microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer. You can also freeze them for up to a month and reheat straight from frozen. The egg mixture can be made the night before to save time in the morning.

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These French toast roll-ups have become our weekend breakfast tradition because they turn regular breakfast into something that feels special and fun. They prove that sometimes the best recipes come from just thinking creatively about familiar foods. Every time I make them, I'm reminded that the most successful family recipes are often the ones that make ordinary meals feel like celebrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can make the egg mixture a day ahead, and cooked roll-ups keep for 1-2 days in the fridge. Just reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
→ What are some sweet variations I can try?
Try Nutella, strawberry cream cheese, or peanut butter banana instead of sausage. Just spread the filling on the bread before rolling up.
→ Do I need to remove the bread crusts?
It's optional! Removing crusts gives a neater appearance, but leaving them on works fine too and saves time.
→ Can I freeze these for later?
Absolutely! They freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen in the microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer.
→ What's the best way to flatten the bread?
Use a rolling pin for the most even results, but you can also gently press with your hands. The goal is to make the bread flexible enough to roll tightly.

French Toast Roll-Ups

French toast rolled around sausage links for a fun, dippable breakfast. Easy finger food that's perfect for kids and parties.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes

Category: Morning Favorite

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 10 Servings (10 roll-ups)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ For the roll-ups

01 10 slices bread
02 10 fully cooked sausage links

→ For the French toast coating

03 3 large eggs
04 ½ cup whole milk
05 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
09 Butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

Step 01

Use a rolling pin or your hands to flatten each slice of bread. You can trim off the crusts if you prefer a neater look.

Step 02

Place one sausage link at the edge of each flattened bread slice and roll up tightly. Set the roll-ups aside on a plate.

Step 03

In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and flour until completely smooth with no lumps.

Step 04

Preheat your griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Grease generously with butter to prevent sticking.

Step 05

Dip each sausage roll-up into the egg mixture, rolling gently to coat all sides evenly. Place on the hot, buttered griddle.

Step 06

Cook for a few minutes on each side, turning gently and frequently, until golden brown all around. This takes about 8-10 minutes total.

Step 07

Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm with maple syrup for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  1. You can make the egg mixture up to 1 day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
  2. Cooked roll-ups can be stored for 1-2 days and reheated in the microwave, toaster oven, or air fryer.
  3. Try sweet variations like Nutella, strawberry cream cheese, or peanut butter banana instead of sausage.
  4. These freeze well for up to 3 months - reheat directly from frozen in the microwave or toaster oven.

Tools You'll Need

  • Rolling pin
  • Griddle or large skillet
  • Shallow dish for egg mixture
  • Whisk

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten from bread and flour
  • Contains eggs
  • Contains dairy from milk and butter
  • May contain soy from sausage

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 282
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
  • Protein: 22 g