Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole
This slow cooker French toast casserole turns simple bread, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and warm spices into a rich, comforting breakfast. Perfect for a crowd and make-ahead friendly.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 ounces stale Brioche bread (about a loaf and a half. You can use French or Challah bread or Texas toast) Stale bread absorbs the custard better.
- 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
- ½ cup butter (sliced)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, real maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread and nuts in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the bread.
- Optionally, let it sit for a couple of hours to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
Topping
- Cut the butter into small pieces and set it aside.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the top of the soaked bread, then top with the butter pieces.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
Serving
- Serve with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Use stale bread for best results and let the assembled casserole sit for a couple of hours to enhance flavor absorption. You can use different types of bread and customize toppings.