Churro French Toast Rolls are a quick and easy way to turn a traditional Mexican dessert into a sweet cinnamon sugar-coated breakfast treat.
Simple to prepare in only 10 minutes, these roll-ups are made with dulce de leche spread on the bread before it’s rolled, dredged in egg, and cooked into fun, finger food.
About Churro French Toast Roll Ups
This Churro French Toast Rolls recipe is a fun twist on traditional French toast because it’s prepared as portable, finger-friendly food filled with delectable churro flavors.
This easy-to-make brunch recipe is as simple as rolling each slice of bread thin, stuffing it with a sweet surprise center, dipping it into an egg bath, sautéing it until golden brown, and smothering it in cinnamon sugar.
Serve them on their own or with a side of maple syrup or melted chocolate for dipping, Churro French Toast Rolls make a hassle-free breakfast or brunch that’s fitting for eating with hands (no fork or knife needed).
Feel free to customize your French toast rolls with your favorite spreads for stuffing; my family loves Nutella and peanut butter, but they are also delicious with jelly and jam.
For more French toast recipes with a change from the classic, try my French Toast Casserole, French Toast Waffles, and French Toast Muffins.
Why We Love This Churro French Toast Rolls Recipe
- Quick and easy to make.
- Uses simple kitchen-staple ingredients.
- It’s always fun to eat with your fingers and these are easy for tiny hands to hold!
- A delicious Mexican delicacy turned into a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.
- Perfectly portable in roll-up portions.
- Great for entertaining because you can pick them up like french toast sticks.
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Ingredients
- White bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Cajeta: This is Mexican dulce de leche, but you can also buy a can of dulce de leche if you cannot find Cajeta.
- Butter
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
Substitutions and Additions
- Swap The Spread: Feel free to use your favorite filling or spread in these French Toast Rolls. In addition to Cajeta, you can try stuffing the bread with apple pie filling, whipped cream, caramel sauce, Nutella, peanut butter, jam, or chocolate sauce.
- Best Bread: Any soft bread works well for this recipe. I like to use a simple white sandwich bread, although Challah, wheat, or whole grain bread will also taste delicious.
- Serve On The Side: You can serve these roll-ups with a side of maple syrup, whipped topping, apple sauce, or any sauce you like for dipping and dunking your French Toast Rolls.
Recommended Tools
- Knife
- Rolling pin
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring tools
- Saute pan
How to Make Churro French Toast Rolls
These finger-friendly, easy-to-make Churro French Toast Rolls are a sweet treat for your morning meal. They’re simply delicious bites of pan-fried bread stuffed with a dulce de leche filling and coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Cut The Crust: Remove the crust from each slice of bread then roll out with a rolling pin.
Pro-Tip: Make sure to use a soft bread that’s easy for flattening. When flattening roll ups, be sure not too press too hard. If the rolls are too thin, they may tear when rolled. - Spread On The Bread: Spread the Cajeta on each slice of bread and then tightly roll it.
- Dip: Whisk together the eggs, add the milk and vanilla. Dip each roll in the liquid to coat all sides.
Pro Tip: Be careful not to saturate the bread with liquid mixture or your roll up will end up soggy. - Pan Fry: Cook the rolls in hot, melted butter until golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides, about 2 minutes.
- Coat With Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the sugar and cinnamon and then roll each cooked French toast roll in the mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
Pro Tip!
- These are very rich and make a great snack or easy dessert.
- You can use any spread you like in these French toast rolls.
How to Store French Toast Roll Ups
- To Store: Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Once cooked, place rolls on a lined sheet pan and freeze for 30 minutes. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. Keep frozen for up to 2 months.
- To Reheat: To reheat, I recommend placing these in the oven for about 10 minutes. You can also microwave until hot.
Other Easy Brunch Recipes
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
- Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
- Homemade Egg McMuffins
- Blended Baked Oats
Churro French Toast Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 8 tablespoons Cajeta
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut the crust off the bread, then roll each piece out with a rolling pin.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and add the milk and vanilla.
- Melt the butter in a large saute pan .
- Dip each roll in the eggs and coat all sides.
- Place the rolls in the hot butter and cook all sides.
- Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon together.
- Remove the rolls from the pan and roll each French toast roll in the cinnamon sugar.
- Enjoy!
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store any left over rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To Freeze: Once cooked, place rolls on a lined sheet pan and freeze for 30 minutes. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. Keep frozen for up to 2 months.
- To Reheat: To reheat, I recommend placing these in the oven for about 10 minutes. You can also microwave until hot.
- These are very rich and make a great snack or easy dessert.
- You can use any spread you like in these French toast rolls.
