This is the french toast roll up that just had to happen. French toast makes me smile. Bacon makes me beam. There had to be a baby.
A couple of weeks ago I posted Ham & Cheese French Toastie Roll Ups. French toast you can eat with your hands and tastes like ham and cheese toasties.
After those roll ups turned out so well, I simply had to come up with a bacon version. Because…..you know…..bacon. The smell of sizzling bacon in the morning is the best thing in the world, especially if you had too much wine last night. The person that figures out how to bottle it up will become a billionaire. Or maybe not. Because I just realised how disappointing it would be to wake up to the smell of frying bacon only to find there’s no bacon to be consumed.
“These are super easy to make, as long as you use fresh supermarket sandwich bread. Fancy artisan bread is no good for this recipe!”
These Bacon French Toast Roll Ups are da bomb! Crispy bacon encased by bread that’s been dipped in a french toast egg mixture, then pan fried until gloriously golden brown. If you have self restraint issues like me, it will take you 2 bites and 5 seconds to inhale each roll up.
“If you really want to go all out, dunk them in Nachos Cheese Dip. There are simply no words to describe how insanely, eye-rollingly good that is.”
These are super easy to make. I know it might look tedious, but it’s not at all. I don’t do tedious. The only tip is to use fresh sandwich bread. Just plain sandwich bread you get from the supermarket. None of that fancy artisan bread, like sourdough and ciabattas. Those are no good for these roll ups.
The reason you need to use fresh sandwich bread is because stale bread won’t stay rolled up. In fact, it sort of crumbles when you roll it up because it’s too dry. I make these with bread that’s a day old at most. If the bread is 2 to 3 days old, you need extra egg mixture to re-moisten the bread. I’ve provided directions in the notes to the recipe.
These are crazy good as they are, but if you really want to catapult them into another universe, then serve them with Nacho Cheese Dip. So. Insanely. Good. I am lost for words.
OK, I need to sign off right now because otherwise I will keep rattling on and you need the recipe. You need it. You really do.
Enjoy! – Nagi
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Bacon French Toast Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 6 slices fresh soft sandwich bread (I used white, but you could use wholemeal, wholegrain etc) (note 1)
- 6 slices of streaky bacon , rind removed (note 3)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 egg (large) (note 4)
- 2 tbsp milk (full cream or low fat)
- Pinch of salt
To Serve (optional)
- Nachos Cheese Dip
Instructions
- Cut crusts off the bread.
- Use a rolling pin and roll back and forth 3 or 4 times on each piece of bread to flatten it out. Because it is fresh bread, it should become a bit sticky.
- Combine egg, milk and salt in a dish or bowl that is large enough for a roll up to lie flat in (so you can roll it in the egg mixture). Whisk with a fork to combine.
- Heat large pan over high heat (no oil required because the bacon is so fatty).
- Place bacon in the pan and sear each side until browned but not until it is crispy. If it is too crispy, it will just crumble when rolled up.
- Place one piece of bacon in the middle of each piece of bread.
- Roll up the bread, ending with the seam side down. Press down lightly to help it stay in place.
- Wipe pan clean, place butter in pan and return pan to heat.
- Roll a roll up in the egg mixture, then shake off excess. Enclose your fist around it (lightly) and twist the roll up a few times back and forth. This rubs the egg mixture into the roll up and helps ensure the seam remains sealed. Repeat with remaining roll ups.
- Place roll ups in the pan. Cook, rotating, for around 3 to 4 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
- Remove and serve immediately, with warmed Nachos Cheese Dip (if using).
Recipe Notes:

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Another of your delicious recipes I try to do a new one each week!
Thanks Sharon! I am so glad you enjoyed it! N x
These are so delicious and surprisingly filling!
Hi Nagi. Thanks for the inspiration. These were a hit. My son smothered his in maple syrup!!
I’m so glad they were a hit Desiree!
Made this for breakfast this morning. So good!
What a great start to the day! I’m so happy you loved it – N x
Nagi, your blog is the only one I read from start to finish. Streaky bacon, sourdough cob, just a few of the terms you use that I find endearing. Us Yanks love Aussies!!! I have never met an Aussie that wasn’t warm and friendly. I was looking for chicken recipes and found this one. Give Dozer a big hug from me. This is Thanksgiving week here and I am trying your Lemon Turkey this year so I will be thinking of you. Thanks for ALL your great recipes. Barb
I love that you were looking for chicken recipes and found this one! 😂 Happy Thanksgiving Barbara! N x
Just a quik comment they sound wonderful and my grandma fed us pancakes with bacon and strawberry jam and they were fantastic !!!! So these dipped in jam may be great !
Woah! Bacon and jam is not something I’ve tried before!!! Love that these remind you of your grandma 🙂 N x
These were very good! I will be doing again, but possibly not getting so anxious about rolling the bread TOTALLY flat. Thanks for sharing a good idea.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 The reason I roll it flat is because I find it stays rolled up better. If you bread is more pliable than mine then you can definitely cut back on the flattening – lucky you! 🙂
Just luv the positive responses from the feedbacks.we will appreciate the recipese.thanks so mutch.
No worries! I do hope you give this a go – it’s SO GOOD! 🙂
Looks like I know what’s for supper tonight. Breakfast for supper is always a winner in my family.
ME TOO! 😉
Thanks for the idea. I subed for honey maple sausage then dipped with maple syrup. My fam enjoyed it.
Quick question: how do you know if the bread on the shelf in the grocery store is “fresh”–I’m in the U.S. and I imagine that bread sits on the shelf for a few days (assuming it’s replenished once a week). So is that bread fine to use? Or is there some other thing I should look for to ensure it’s freshness?
Thanks–can’t wait to make these!
Hi Lesli! I would expect that grocery stores in the US would not legally be allowed to sell bread that has gone stale. Certainly that is the case here in Australia! To be honest, supermarket white sandwich bread stays nice and fresh for a few days because they make it specifically for that reason. Pretty sure you’ll be fine if you use bread from any supermarket. 🙂
Just found this after seeing your recipe for the cheese and ham roll ups. Will have to try these too. Also gives me an idea to try making a bacon, cheese and tomato version!
Ooh, tomato would be a great addition! Get a bit of veg in there 😉
AH! these look so good, I can’t wait to try them!
Thanks Sarah!! Hope you do!
After I read the recipe, I found this is even more delicious than I thought! Great idea to soak the bread in egg and pan fry it. Yum! I know what’s for breakfast tomorrow now 🙂
It’s definitely a great way to start the day!! Would love to know what you think if you do try it!!
What a fabulous idea! You’ve taken the best parts of breakfast, and literally rolled it into one! This is perfect for lazy weekend breakfast or even a fast weekday bite! Oh man, I’m getting really hungry! Feed me, Nagi!
Thanks Kathleen!! Love to feed you – come over to Sydney!!
Hi Nagi,
You’ve given me another recipe to use for Thanksgiving weekend, but…..of course Robert and I will just need to try it first to see if it’s good enough for our family….
You make me laugh Lynne!! Yes, of course you and Robert must try it first….a few times perhaps, just to be extra sure!!
What a fun idea! These would also be awesome dipped in warm maple syrup!
So true Marissa!! Maple syrup and bacon is a match made in heaven in my books!!
Wow, what a unique breakfast dish, I love it. I might even drizzle some good maple syrup on there for that sweet salty bite.
Couldn’t agree more Janette!! Bacon + maple syrup is a winning combination!!
Nagi, this is seriously brilliant! I can’t wait to make this!! Sharing it on my Facebook page first thing tomorrow morning!
Thanks Michelle! That’s so kind of you!!
These look extremely delicious, I guess you can never go wrong with bacon! My grandma used to make us similar ones, but she filled them with jam. Will try making them soon! Pinned!
Jam and bacon?! Never heard of that combination!! Your grandma sounds like she was ahead of the curve!!
Hey, just jam, I was not clear enough! No bacon 🙂 We did not eat a lot of bacon back then 🙂
Oh my gosh!! LOL!! Too funny, I can’t believe I honestly thought your grandma fed you bacon and jam!!