Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups
These Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups combine savory sausage and creamy cheese rolled into golden, cinnamon-spiced French toast. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup, they're a sweet-and-savory twist on a morning favorite—perfect for weekend brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
Sausage & Filling
- 1 lb Italian sausage links 4 links, casings removed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
Bread & Batter
- 8 slices thick-cut bread Texas toast or brioche
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp butter for cooking
To Serve
- Powdered sugar optional
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook sausage: Brown and drain sausage; break into crumbles.
- Assemble: Trim bread crusts; flatten slices.
- Spread cream cheese, top with sausage, roll tight, and chill 10 minutes.
- Make batter: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dip & cook: Melt butter; dip rolls in batter and cook 2–3 mins per side until golden.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/sausage-french-toast-roll-ups/
Notes
- Make Ahead: Roll-ups can be assembled and chilled overnight for quicker morning cooking.
- Bread Tip: Use day-old or slightly dry bread to help it hold its shape and soak up batter.
- Savory Swap: Omit powdered sugar and serve with hot sauce for a savory brunch twist.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze cooked roll-ups and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick breakfast.