Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is an easy breakfast for a lazy day, weekend brunch recipe, or holiday breakfast.

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One of my favorite things about this french toast is the yummy crumb topping. Slightly crunchy bits that have caramelized into delicious bites of heaven. You're family is going to love this filling no-fuss delicious breakfast.

Why this recipe works

Slow cooker French toast casserole recipe may take a couple of hours to cook, and all the work is done the night before. That allows plenty of time to fry up some bacon or sausage, so you're able to have everything ready to serve at once. If you'd rather have a savory make-ahead breakfast casserole recipe, you'd love my Easy Breakfast Casserole or my Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.

Ingredients needed for this recipe

Ingredients needed for this recipe.
  • Bread: Stale bread works best if not fresh bread will also work.
  • Vanilla: I like to use pure vanilla extract.
  • Brown Sugar: Either light or dark brown sugar will work.
  • Nutmeg: I like to grate my own nutmeg.

How to make this French Toast Casserole

French toast casserole topping prepared in a bowl and custard made in a bowl and poured over bread cubes.
  • Step 1-In a small bowl add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts, mix until combined.
  • Step 2- Cut the loaf of bread into bread cubes and place bread into a large mixing bowl
  • Step 3- In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and whisk.
  • Step 4- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and toss until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at least 4 hours or overnight. Rub the slow cooker with 1 tablespoon of butter. Place soaked bread in the slow cooker and sprinkle the crumb topping over the top.

A wooden spoon scooping up some frecnh toast casserole.

Recipe Tips

  • You can use any 6qt or larger slow cooker or crockpot for this recipe.
  • Rubbing butter in the slow cooker helps to prevent sticking and allows for those crispy edges.
  • Serve with a good quality warm maple syrup.
  • You could also use pecans instead of walnuts, or add some blueberries.
French toast casserole on a plate with berries.

Recipe Faq's

Can I use a different kind of bread?

Sure, French bread, Brioche bread, or even Challah bread all work great in this crockpot French toast casserole.

Can I make this in the oven?

Yes, this crock pot French toast can be made in the oven. Grease a 9x13 pan with the butter and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or fry in a little butter in a hot skillet.

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Syrup poured on top of french toast casserole.

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

4.40 from 167 votes
Written By: Wendie Williams
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is an easy breakfast for a lazy day weekend.
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 515
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Equipment

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For The Casserole

  • 1 loaf french bread cubed about 10-12 cups
  • 6 eggs whisked
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

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Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl add the 4 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts. Mix with a fork until combined.
  • Cut the french bread into 1-inch cubes and place into a large bowl
  • In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread and toss gently until well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Rub 1 tablespoon of butter in the slow cooker.  Place the bread mixture in the slow cooker and sprinkle the crumb topping over the top.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours *see notes.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, syrup, and fresh fruit.

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Notes

If you make this on high as I often do, check the casserole after 2 hours. All slow cookers cook at different heat levels, and you want to make sure it doesn't burn on the bottom. You can always reduce the heat to low after two hours.
French bread, Brioche bread, or even Challah bread all work, just be careful while tossing Brioche bread, it's a much softer bread.
You can use any 6qt or larger slow cooker or crockpot for this recipe
Rubbing butter in the slow cooker helps to prevent sticking and allows for those crispy edges.
If you have trouble with moisture in the lid, you can place a paper towel under the lid while it cooks to absorb any extra moisture.
You could also use pecans instead of walnuts, or add some blueberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 513mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 3mg
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

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42 Comments

  1. I've never doubled this one. My favorite part of this recipe is the crispy edges and top. You want to be able to offer that delicious topping with each serving. If it's doubled I feel like it would be too thick.

  2. Sounds Yummy. I am using a standard 7 qt oval Crockpot. If I double the recipe, will it fit and cook ok?

  8. Looking forward to making this recipe. My bakery has several different sizes of french bread. Is there a certain sizse I should buy or even better how many cups of cut up french bread would I use. Your response would be greatly appreciated.