Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are a delightful fusion of soft, gooey cinnamon rolls and crispy French toast. Each bite is a warm, sweet explosion of cinnamon and vanilla, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of creamy icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cinnamon Roll Base:
- 1 can (16.5 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- French Toast Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Icing:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip each piece of cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the coated cinnamon roll pieces to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked bites to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
- While baking, mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to create the icing.
- Remove the bites from the oven, drizzle with icing, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cinnamon roll pieces and egg mixture the night before and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond milk for a dairy-free option or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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