Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Syrup poured on top of french toast casserole.

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is an easy breakfast for a lazy day weekend.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast casserole, French Toast, french toast casserole, slow cooker casserole

Prep Time 4 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 10 15

Servings

Calories 515kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker

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

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.

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