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Close-up of cinnamon roll French toast drizzled with icing and syrup, garnished with raspberries. Restaurant-style breakfast ideas.

Restaurant-Style Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Transform canned cinnamon rolls into a decadent French toast experience, perfect for a special breakfast at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 184
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 1 can (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing reserve icing
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving
  • butter
  • maple syrup

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

  1. Bake cinnamon rolls according to package directions. Set the icing aside. Let the cinnamon rolls cool, then slice each one in half horizontally.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat the skillet with cooking spray.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
  4. Working in batches, dip each cinnamon roll half into the egg/milk mixture, ensuring each side is coated for 30 seconds. Transfer the coated cinnamon roll halves to the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, and the reserved icing, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 369mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

This recipe uses pre-made cinnamon rolls for a quick and easy way to achieve a restaurant-style breakfast. The cooling step is important to prevent the cinnamon rolls from falling apart when dipped in the egg mixture.

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