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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are the genius breakfast mashup that combines two morning favorites into one indulgent dish. By taking refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and soaking it in a rich vanilla custard, you get crispy, golden edges and a soft, gooey center. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and plenty of butter to create a restaurant-quality brunch at home. It is a fun finger food option that works perfectly for feeding a crowd or surprising the kids on a weekend morning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12.4-ounce tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (usually 8 rolls per tube)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, for extra flavor
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided (more as needed for the skillet)
  • Maple syrup powdered sugar, or fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Open cinnamon roll tubes and set icing packets aside. Separate rolls and cut each roll into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt.
  • Working in batches, add a handful of cinnamon roll pieces to the custard and toss to coat. Lift pieces out, letting extra custard drip off.
  • Place coated pieces in the skillet in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, flip, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, turning as needed until golden on several sides and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200°F oven while you cook remaining batches, adding more butter as needed.
  • Warm icing packets for 5 to 10 seconds so they drizzle easily. Drizzle over warm bites or serve icing on the side for dipping.

Notes

Keep the heat at medium so the outside browns while the inside cooks through.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet. Space helps browning.
For a cinnamon-sugar finish, toss warm bites in ¼ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Store icing separately when possible and drizzle after reheating for the best look and texture.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer when you want the edges to stay slightly crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 520mgSugar: 22g