Caramelized Cinnamon Roll Toasts

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 tbsp butter
• ground cinnamon (to taste)
• 4 white sandwich bread (use only the crusts/edges)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese spread
• 1 tbsp milk (a splash to adjust the consistency)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the crusts (edges) off the white bread slices and set them aside.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water.

3. 3

   Cook the sugar and water mixture until it begins to bubble and turns into a light syrup.

4. 4

   Add the butter to the skillet and stir until completely melted and incorporated into the syrup.

5. 5

   Sprinkle ground cinnamon to taste over the mixture and stir well.

6. 6

   Add the bread crusts to the skillet and stir constantly so they are evenly coated with the cinnamon caramel.

7. 7

   Continue cooking over medium-low heat until the bread is crispy and the sugar has fully caramelized around the pieces.

8. 8

   For the dip, mix the cream cheese spread with a little milk in a small bowl until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.

9. 9

   Serve the cinnamon toasts hot accompanied by the cheese dip.

Notes

This is an excellent way to use bread crusts that are sometimes wasted. By cooking them this way, they lose any bitterness and become sweet and crunchy. Mixing the cheese with milk helps balance the sweetness of the caramel.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• dessert
• snack
• easy
• cinnamon
• repurposing
• toast