Ingredients
— The Rolls —
8 breakfast sausage links (cooked)
8 slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
8 slices Cheddar or American cheese (or shredded cheese)
— The French Toast Batter —
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
— For Cooking & Serving —
2 tablespoons butter
Maple syrup or syrup for dipping
Instructions
1. **Cook Sausages:** Cook the sausage links according to package directions (skillet or microwave) until fully done. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
2. **Flatten Bread:** Cut the crusts off the bread slices. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice into a thin, pliable square.
3. **Assemble:** Place a slice of cheese on each piece of flattened bread. Place a cooked sausage link at one edge of the bread.
4. **Roll:** Tightly roll the bread up around the sausage and cheese. Press the seam down gently to seal.
5. **Make Batter:** In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
6. **Dip:** Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Quickly dip each roll into the egg mixture, coating all sides (don’t soak too long or they get soggy), and shake off excess.
7. **Fry:** Place the rolls in the hot skillet, **seam-side down first** to seal them shut. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until golden brown and crispy all over and the cheese has melted.
8. **Serve:** Serve immediately while hot with a side of maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
Sausage Types: You can use pork, turkey, or plant-based breakfast links. Just make sure they are fully cooked before rolling.
Bread Tip: Soft sandwich bread works best here. Artisanal or dry breads will crack when rolled. If the bread is dry, microwave it for 10 seconds to make it pliable.
Make Ahead: You can assemble the rolls (bread + sausage + cheese) the night before and store them in the fridge. In the morning, just dip and fry.
Freezing: Cooked roll-ups freeze great! Let them cool, freeze in a bag, and reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American