Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

For the Roll-Ups:

• 8 slices of white or whole wheat bread
• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Butter or oil for frying

For the Topping:

• Powdered sugar (optional)
• Maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:
   • Trim the crusts off the bread slices. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread.
2. Make the Filling:
   • Spread about 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese on each slice of flattened bread.
   • Sprinkle the chopped strawberries evenly over the cream cheese.
3. Roll the Bread:
   • Roll each slice of bread tightly to enclose the filling. Place the rolls seam-side down to prevent them from unrolling.
4. Prepare the Egg Mixture:
   • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar:
   • In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
6. Coat the Roll-Ups:
   • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
   • Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
   • Place the roll-ups in the skillet, seam-side down first. Cook until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed to ensure even cooking (about 2-3 minutes per side).
7. Add the Cinnamon Sugar:
   • As each roll-up is cooked, immediately roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
8. Serve:
   • Serve the roll-ups warm, dusted with powdered sugar and/or drizzled with maple syrup if desired.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the egg mixture.
• Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure easy spreading.
• You can prepare the roll-ups ahead of time and refrigerate them. Simply cook them when ready to serve.

Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups!