Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups (Print Version)

Savory sausage wrapped in soft French toast, quick to make and perfect for lively breakfasts.

# Components:

→ Main

01 - 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 8 cooked breakfast sausage links

→ French Toast Coating

03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup milk
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking and Serving

07 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
08 - Maple syrup, to serve
09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Cook breakfast sausage links in a skillet over medium heat or according to package instructions until thoroughly heated and browned. Set aside.
02 - Remove crusts from bread slices and flatten each slice evenly with a rolling pin.
03 - In a shallow bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until blended.
04 - Place one cooked sausage link at the edge of a bread slice. Roll tightly around the sausage, securing with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining bread and sausages.
05 - Submerge each roll-up in the prepared egg mixture, ensuring all sides are fully coated.
06 - Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange roll-ups seam side down and cook, turning frequently, until all sides are golden brown, about 3–4 minutes total. Discard toothpicks before serving.
07 - Transfer roll-ups to a serving platter. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients so you do not need a special grocery run
  • Ready in only twenty minutes so perfect for busy mornings
  • Fun and kid-friendly since rolling them up is part of the magic
  • Easy to customize with your favorite sausage or bread
02 -
  • Perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors
  • Crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids
  • High in protein for a filling breakfast
03 -
  • Roll the bread as thin as possible for tighter logs and less splitting
  • Do not rush browning the rolls since a slow even cook gives the best crisp edges
  • If using toothpicks always count them out after cooking so you don’t forget to remove any
  • A thicker syrup drizzle clings to the roll-ups and amplifies their sweet side

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