Description

These Hawaiian Roll French Toast bites are a sweet, fluffy twist on classic French toast, using pillowy soft King’s Hawaiian rolls for the perfect breakfast or brunch treat. Gently soaked in a warmly spiced custard and pan-fried until golden, they’re irresistibly soft inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Top with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup for a quick and crowd-pleasing breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 (12-pack) King’s Sweet Hawaiian Rolls

Custard Mixture

3 large eggs
3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 small pinch salt

For Cooking

4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)

Toppings

Powdered sugar
Fresh fruit
Maple syrup

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Instructions

Make the Custard: Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Add the half and half and whisk together until the mixture is fully combined and no bits of egg white remain.
Add Flavorings: Whisk in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly blended.
Prep the Rolls: Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a few holes in the bottom of each Hawaiian roll. This helps the custard soak into the rolls for more flavor.
Soak the Rolls: Working with a few rolls at a time, drop them into the egg mixture. Let them soak for about 30 seconds, ensuring they absorb some custard without becoming too mushy.
Preheat the Skillet: Set a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
Cook the Rolls: Place the soaked rolls in the skillet (about 4 at a time). Cook for roughly 30 seconds per side or until each side is golden brown, turning to brown all 4 sides plus the top and bottom. Adjust the butter and batches as needed.
Serve: Once all rolls are cooked, serve immediately. Top with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and syrup as desired.

Notes

Don’t soak the rolls too long or they will fall apart.
Cook on medium-low heat; high heat will burn the outside before the inside cooks through.
Use whole milk if you don’t have half and half.
Try different toppings like berries or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
These rolls taste best fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven for a few minutes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 rolls
Calories: 240
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 97mg