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This breakfast mashup wraps sweet French toast around juicy sausage links for a morning treat that hits all the right notes. My children began asking for these tasty roll-ups on weekends, and they've now turned into our family's go-to tradition when mornings aren't so rushed.
I came up with this idea while trying to jazz up breakfast for my fussy kids. What began as a kitchen experiment has turned into the breakfast everyone begs for on weekends, particularly when we've got company staying with us.
Ingredients
- Bread slices: Both white and wheat work fine, though I lean toward white since it's softer and doesn't break when you roll it up
- Breakfast sausage links: Go for quality links with natural casings that give you that satisfying bite
- Large eggs: Eggs straight from local farms make a creamier coating
- Milk: Brings a smooth texture to your egg mix, full-fat works best but use what you've got
- Vanilla extract: Boosts sweetness naturally, real extract beats the fake stuff hands down
- Cinnamon: Brings that cozy warmth and classic taste, try Ceylon for a lighter touch
- Butter: For the pan, salted butter adds extra taste and helps get that nice golden outside
- Maple syrup: Skip the fake stuff and use genuine maple syrup for the best flavor
- Powdered sugar: Just for looks if you want, makes them fancy for special breakfasts
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Get the sausages ready:
- Cook your breakfast links following the package directions until they hit 165°F inside. This usually takes around 10 minutes. You want them fully cooked but still juicy since they'll cook a bit more inside the French toast wrap.
- Fix up the bread:
- While your sausages are cooking, cut the crusts off your bread. Then flatten each slice with a rolling pin until it's about 1/4-inch thick. You need the bread thin enough to wrap around the sausage but not so thin it tears apart.
- Mix up your dip:
- Grab a wide, shallow bowl that fits your bread slices and beat together your eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Keep mixing until everything's well combined and you don't see any egg white streaks. This mix creates that classic French toast flavor you're after.
- Wrap 'em up:
- Take one flattened bread slice and put a cooked sausage at one end. Roll it up tightly around the sausage, pressing gently so it stays closed. If it won't stay shut, you can stick a toothpick in temporarily. Do this with all your bread and sausages.
- Cook until golden:
- Melt some butter in a pan over medium heat until it's bubbly but not brown. Dunk each sausage roll in the egg mixture, making sure it gets coated all over. Place in the hot pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning now and then, until they're golden all around and the egg coating isn't runny anymore.
- Dig in:
- Pull out any toothpicks and put the roll-ups on plates. Pour some maple syrup over top and sprinkle with powdered sugar if you're feeling fancy. Eat them right away while they're still warm for the best taste.
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Cinnamon really makes this dish shine. I actually add twice as much as the recipe calls for because my family can't get enough of that warm, sweet flavor alongside the savory sausage. Whenever I cook these up, our kitchen smells so amazing that everyone magically appears at the table without being called.
Common Questions
- → How can I keep the rolls from coming apart while cooking?
Stick a toothpick through each roll before you dip them in the egg mix and cook them. Just don't forget to take them out before eating!
- → Will other bread types work for this?
Sure thing, try white, brown, or even gluten-free bread if you need to. Just make sure the slices are big enough to wrap your sausages completely.
- → What goes well on the side with these rolls?
They taste great with syrup, a dusting of sugar, some fresh fruit chunks, or a dollop of yogurt to round out your morning meal.
- → Can I get these ready ahead of time?
Definitely! Put them together and keep them in your fridge for up to a day. Just warm them up in a pan or oven when you're ready to eat.
- → Can I make these without meat or lighter?
You can swap the regular sausages for veggie ones or turkey sausages if you want a meat-free or lighter option.