Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory. These soft, pillowy rolls are transformed into a decadent treat when soaked in a rich, vanilla-infused custard and cooked to golden perfection.

They’re not overly sweet, making them an ideal choice for a brunch or a cozy morning breakfast. If you’re looking for a comforting and indulgent breakfast that’s also easy to make, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you serve them with a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these French toast rolls are sure to be a hit. Not a fan of overly sweet breakfasts? Don’t worry, they’re still delicious with a simple pat of butter.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Skillet or griddle
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Prep the Rolls: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half, separating the top and bottom halves.
2. Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
3. Soak the Rolls: Dip each roll half into the custard mixture, ensuring they are fully soaked but not falling apart.
4. Cook the Rolls: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the soaked rolls onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed for subsequent batches.
5. Serve: Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.

Prep Time

• 10 minutes

Cook Time

• 15 minutes

Total Time

• 25 minutes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 8g

Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory. These soft, pillowy rolls are transformed into a decadent treat when soaked in a rich, vanilla-infused custard and cooked to golden perfection.

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Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Skillet or griddle
• Spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter
• Maple syrup for serving
• Powdered sugar for serving (optional)

Instructions

 

• Prep the Rolls: Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half, separating the top and bottom halves.
• Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
• Soak the Rolls: Dip each roll half into the custard mixture, ensuring they are fully soaked but not falling apart.
• Cook the Rolls: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the soaked rolls onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed for subsequent batches.
• Serve: Serve the Hawaiian Roll French Toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.