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Two slices of cinnamon roll French toast topped with butter, icing, and syrup, served with raspberries. Restaurant-Style Breakfast Ideas Recipes at Home.

Restaurant-Style Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Transform leftover cinnamon rolls into a decadent French toast experience. This recipe brings diner-quality breakfast to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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 as desired
  • maple syrup as desired

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

  1. Bake cinnamon rolls according to package directions. Set the icing aside. Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly, 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 and milk mixture, ensuring each side is coated for about 30 seconds. Transfer the dipped 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 is a creative way to use leftover cinnamon rolls. You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar in the egg mixture to your preference.

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