Cinnabon French Toast
This Cinnabon French Toast combines the gooey sweetness of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls with the classic richness of French toast. By soaking the cinnamon roll halves in a creamy mixture of eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and cinnamon, then pan-searing and baking them to golden perfection, you’ll get a decadent breakfast treat. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend brunch
Equipment
- Knife For slicing the Cinnabon rolls
- Plate For drying the rolls
- whisk To blend the egg mixture
- Shallow Baking Dish To soak the rolls in the batter
- Heavy Skillet For searing the rolls.
- Oven To bake the French toast
- Wax Paper (optional) To cover rolls while soaking.
- spatula For flipping the rolls
Ingredients
- 2 Cinnabon cinnamon rolls
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup half-and-half
- ¾ tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- 1−2 tbsps butter or margarine
Instructions
- Slice the Cinnabon rolls in half horizontally.
- Place them, cut-side up, on a plate, and allow to dry for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Combine the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Whisk them together until all the ingredients are well-blended.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- At serving time, preheat the oven to 400°F, and place the Cinnabon halves in a shallow baking dish.
- Pour the French toast batter over halves and allow to soak for 5 to 10 minutes until moist. You may weigh the rolls down (cover them with waxed paper and place a heavy skillet on the paper) during this time to make sure batter is absorbed into the dough layers.
- Heat a heavy skillet and melt the butter or margarine in it.
- When the butter is hot, place the Cinnabon halves into the pan, gooey-side down.
- Sear until golden brown.
- Turn the halves over, and place the skillet in the oven.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until rolls are puffed up and golden.
- Serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- Drying Time: Letting the Cinnabon halves dry helps them absorb more of the French toast batter.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the egg mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- Weighing Down the Rolls: Weighing the rolls down ensures the batter is fully absorbed, making the French toast extra moist and flavorful.
- Serving Tip: Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Customizations: Add a dash of nutmeg or a sprinkle of powdered sugar to elevate the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
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