Description
Sausage Stuffed French Toast Rolls are a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish featuring golden brown French toast wrapped around a savory sausage filling. This recipe combines a sweet and spicy flavor contrast, providing a hearty and comforting meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing. Customize with your favorite breads and sausages or try vegetarian and gluten-free variations for a versatile treat anyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 thick slices of sturdy white or whole wheat bread (Texas toast or brioche recommended)
Sausage Filling
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
Egg Mixture (French Toast Custard)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter or oil, for frying
- Maple syrup or honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage Filling: Cook the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Bread: Trim crusts off bread slices and gently flatten each slice using a rolling pin to create a smooth surface, being careful not to tear the bread.
- Assemble the Rolls: Place a spoonful of cooked sausage onto each flattened bread slice. Roll the bread tightly around the filling, pinching the edges to seal and prevent leaking.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined to create the French toast custard.
- Dip and Cook: Dip each sausage-stuffed roll into the egg mixture ensuring all sides are coated. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place rolls seam side down to seal, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Remove rolls from skillet and serve immediately while warm. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired for a sweet complement to the savory filling.
Notes
- Use thick, slightly stale bread to help the slices roll without tearing.
- Pinch and seal edges well or use a little egg wash to keep filling inside during cooking.
- Cook over medium to medium-low heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
- Assemble rolls in advance and refrigerate to save time.
- Experiment with different fillings like cheese, vegetables, or spices to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg