Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS:

For the Roll-Ups:

8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread (soft and fresh)

8 cooked breakfast sausage links (pork, turkey, or veggie)

4 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for cooking)

For Serving:

Maple syrup (for dipping or drizzling)

Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Fresh fruit (optional, for plating)

DIRECTIONS:

Stage 1: Prepare the Sausages

Cook your breakfast sausage links according to the package instructions. You can use precooked or raw sausage — just ensure they’re fully cooked through. Once done, set them aside on a plate.

Stage 2: Prepare the Bread

Trim the crusts from each slice of bread using a knife. This allows the bread to roll more easily. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread into a thin layer. This helps it wrap tightly around the sausage.

Stage 3: Make the French Toast Batter

In a shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. This will be your egg dip for the roll-ups, just like traditional French toast.

Stage 4: Assemble the Roll-Ups

Place one cooked sausage link at the end of each flattened bread slice. Roll the bread tightly around the sausage, pressing lightly to seal the edges. If needed, you can secure each roll-up with a toothpick (remove before serving).

Stage 5: Dip and Cook

Heat a large skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. As it melts, dip each sausage roll-up into the egg mixture, making sure it’s fully coated on all sides.

Place each coated roll-up into the skillet, seam side down. Cook in batches, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and cooked through — about 3–4 minutes per side.

Stage 6: Serve

Remove from the pan and let cool slightly. Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, or serve with a side of fruit for a bright, fresh contrast.