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crockpot french toast A serving of slow-cooked French toast casserole, drizzled with syrup on a white plate. The French toast is golden-brown with cinnamon and caramelized sugar on top, showing a close-up shot of the rich texture and sweetness.

crockpot french toast

This Slow Cooker crockpot french toast is a perfect make-ahead breakfast, ideal for holidays or cozy weekends.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast Casserole, French Toast, Holiday Breakfast, Slow Cooker
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 395kcal
Cost: Budget-friendly

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces Brioche bread stale, about 1.5 loaves, can substitute French or Challah bread
  • ½ cup Pecans chopped, optional
  • 8 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups Whole milk for a creamy texture
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup real maple syrup recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg

Topping:

  • ½ cup Butter sliced
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed, either light or dark
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Grease the insert of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer them in the slow cooker, adding the chopped pecans if using.
    Chunks of bread in a slow cooker mixed with chopped pecans, butter, and cinnamon-sugar mixture. The bread is positioned in the slow cooker to be soaked and cooked for a perfect French toast casserole.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    A bowl with a cinnamon-sugar and egg mixture being whisked together with a metal whisk. The mixture is bubbly and ready to be poured over cubed bread for slow-cooker French toast casserole, with ingredients like eggs and butter visible in the background
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cubed bread and pecans. Stir gently to ensure all bread pieces are coated.
  • If possible, let the mixture sit for a couple of hours to allow the bread to soak up the custard (optional, but recommended).
  • To make the topping, cut the butter into small pieces and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
    A close-up shot of a slow cooker filled with cubed bread, topped with butter cubes and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. The bread is ready to be soaked in the sweet mixture and cooked into a delicious French toast casserole.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the soaked bread, then top with the butter pieces.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, until the casserole is set and golden brown.
    A slow cooker filled with bread cubes, butter cubes, and cinnamon sugar mixture, ready to be cooked into a delicious French toast casserole. The bread is arranged evenly, and the butter and sugar are spread across the top
  • Serve the casserole warm with syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit, as desired.

Notes

This casserole is ideal for a no-fuss breakfast, made easily in a slow cooker for a festive touch. Perfect for serving a crowd!

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 395kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 12g (24%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 166mg (55%) | Sodium: 478mg (21%) | Potassium: 248mg (7%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 617IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 170mg (17%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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