Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Name: Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 pieces
Ingredients: 1 can (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Butter and maple syrup

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 16 pieces

Test Kitchen Approved

Cinnamon rolls cooked with a French toast custard is the indulgent weekend morning breakfast your family will constantly request. Keep this cinnamon roll French toast recipe close by so you're prepared when the demand comes through.

Ingredients

1 can (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Butter and maple syrup

Directions

Bake cinnamon rolls according to package directions; set icing aside. Let cinnamon rolls cool; slice each in half horizontally.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Working in batches, dip each cinnamon roll half in egg/milk mixture, 30 seconds per side; transfer to hot skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup and reserved icing, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 184 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 369mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This French toast recipe is such a unique way to use up a can of cinnamon rolls. Save the included cinnamon roll icing for serving! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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