Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole Recipe

Syrup being poured over breakfast casserole.

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole Recipe

This Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole recipe is an easy way to make a delicious breakfast with minimal prep. It’s perfect for Christmas morning or lazy weekends.

Course Breakfast, Christmas

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 45

Servings

Calories 395kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

24 ounces stale Brioche bread about a loaf and a half. You can use French or Challah bread or Texas toast
½ cup pecans chopped, optional
8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
¼ cup real maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

½ cup butter sliced
½ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Grease your slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
Cut the loaf of bread or slices into 1-inch cubes. Then, layer it with the pecans (if using) in the crockpot.
PRO TIP: This recipe is best with stale bread. If you don't have any on hand, simply place the cut cubes on a baking sheet and place them in a 250-degree F. oven for 10-minutes.
Whisk the eggs, milk, real maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread and nuts in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the bread. If possible, but not nessary, let it sit for a couple of hours, so the bread is saturated with the custard.
To make the topping, cut the butter into small pieces, set it aside, and then mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Next, sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the top of the soaked bread and top that with the butter pieces.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 ½ hours or the LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours. When done, serve your slow cooker french toast with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.

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Notes

Although not totally necessary, stale bread makes the best French toast. You can either leave it out at room temperature overnight or bake it in a 250-degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
Try topping your breakfast casserole with a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar, and drizzle the top with pure maple syrup or honey for added flavor.
You can prepare the bread and custard mixture the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight for even more flavorful French toast.

FRIDGE - You can store leftover Crock Pot French Toast in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. (PS - it's great the next morning!)

Reheat pieces in the microwave until warm.

FREEZER - You can also freeze this French toast for future breakfasts. Let it cool, and place it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Don't forget to label and date it.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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