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Easy French Toast Roll Ups with Sausage Links: A Savory Morning Twist


  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 20 min

Description

These French Toast Roll-Ups are filled with sweet cinnamon-cream cheese and paired with savory breakfast sausage links for the ultimate sweet-and-savory morning treat. Ready in about 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a fun weekend breakfast.


Ingredients

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For the Roll-Ups

  • 8 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread (crusts trimmed)

  • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened

  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp butter (for cooking)

For the Sausage Links

  • 8 breakfast sausage links (pork, chicken, or turkey)

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil (if pan-frying)

Optional Toppings

  • Maple syrup or honey

  • Fresh berries

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

    For the Roll-Ups

    • 8 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread (crusts trimmed)

    • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened

    • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

    • 4 large eggs

    • ½ cup milk

    • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

    • 1 tsp butter (for cooking)

    For the Sausage Links

    • 8 breakfast sausage links (pork, chicken, or turkey)

    • 1 tsp vegetable oil (if pan-frying)

    Optional Toppings

    • Maple syrup or honey

    • Fresh berries

    • Powdered sugar for dusting


Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the filling:
In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and ½ tsp cinnamon until smooth.

2️⃣ Assemble the roll-ups:
Lay a slice of bread flat. Use a rolling pin to gently flatten it. Spread about 1 Tbsp of the cream-cheese mixture down the center. Tightly roll up the bread, pressing the seam to seal. Repeat with remaining slices and filling.

3️⃣ Make the egg wash:
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon until blended.

4️⃣ Cook the sausage:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil if pan-frying. Cook sausage links, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

5️⃣ Cook the roll-ups:
In the same skillet (wipe it clean first), melt butter over medium heat. Dip each roll-up into the egg wash, coating all sides, then place seam-side down in the skillet. Cook, turning gently with tongs, until all sides are golden brown and the filling is warmed through, about 2–3 minutes per side.

6️⃣ Serve:
Arrange roll-ups on plates alongside sausage links. Drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with berries if desired.

Notes

  • Air-Fryer Option: Spray roll-ups with cooking spray and air-fry at 375 °F for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.

  • Make-Ahead: Prep roll-ups through step 2 and refrigerate (covered) up to 4 hours; cook just before serving.

  • Flavor Variations: Swap cream cheese for peanut butter and jelly, or use Nutella and banana slices for a dessert twist.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free sandwich bread and check sausage packaging for GF labeling.

  • Dairy-Free: Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and non-dairy milk.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min