Description
Crispy sausage French toast roll-ups deliver a breakfast masterpiece that combines sweet and savory flavors in one delightful package. Rolled with care and golden-brown perfection, these handheld treats will become your new weekend morning obsession.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread
- 2 breakfast sausage links
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Egg and Dairy Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Sear sausage links in a skillet until thoroughly browned, then finely crumble and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Blend softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar in a mixing bowl until uniform, then fold in the cooled sausage crumbles to create a savory filling.
- Remove bread crusts and delicately flatten each slice using a rolling pin to create thin, pliable surfaces.
- Distribute sausage-cheese mixture evenly across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage near the edges.
- Tightly roll each slice into compact cylinders, pressing gently to seal the filling inside.
- Whisk eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a shallow dish until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring complete pan coverage.
- Carefully immerse each rolled bread cylinder into the egg mixture, rotating to coat all exterior surfaces thoroughly.
- Place coated roll-ups into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer cooked roll-ups to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess butter and minimize greasiness.
- Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with a light maple syrup drizzle and a subtle dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Notes
- Crumble sausage while it’s still warm to make mixing with cream cheese easier and more even.
- Use slightly stale bread for better rolling and less tearing during preparation.
- Pat bread flat gently to avoid ripping, using light pressure with rolling pin.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened to create smooth, spreadable filling.
- Coat roll-ups completely in egg mixture for consistent golden-brown exterior.
- Keep skillet temperature moderate to prevent burning while achieving crispy texture.
- Drain excess butter on paper towels to prevent soggy bottom and maintain crispness.
- For gluten-free version, substitute bread with gluten-free white bread or thin tortillas.
- Make ahead by preparing roll-ups night before and refrigerating, then cooking morning of serving.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda for varied flavor profiles.
- Control portion size by using smaller bread slices or cutting roll-ups in half after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg