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This Crockpot French toast casserole is perfect for busy and lazy mornings! Moist and buttery with caramelized bits, it’s like French toast meets bread pudding.
This breakfast casserole is for my friends with a sweet tooth!
Rich and soft with crispy, buttery edges, this slow cooker French toast casserole is everything you love about French toast and bread pudding.
No need to bake it like a classic bread pudding, and it’s not as hands-on as making French toast.
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Why You’ll Love This Crockpot French Toast Casserole Recipe
- This French toast recipe is the best way to use up that leftover bread you’ve got lying around. The remaining simple ingredients are also likely already in your pantry!
- You can make this French toast casserole in advance for lazy weekends. And since it mostly cooks itself for a couple of hours, you can easily multitask during hectic weekdays.
- Hosting a brunch party? This Crockpot French toast casserole is perfect for feeding and pleasing a crowd!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Brioche bread cubes – You can use any stale cubed bread that is sturdy enough for soaking.
Eggs – For the custard mixture. We haven’t tried this Crockpot French toast casserole with plant-based substitutes.
Whole milk – To rehydrate the dry bread cubes. Want a richer custard mixture? Use half and half for this breakfast treat!
Cinnamon, nutmeg, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract – To add depth to the milk mixture. You can also make your slow cooker French toast casserole with mix-ins like chopped pecans and chocolate chips!
Unsalted butter and light brown sugar – For the buttery, caramelized topping. You can also top the Crockpot breakfast French toast casserole with fresh berries, banana slices, powdered sugar, or maple syrup.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Stale Bread is Best
Use stale bread to avoid a soggy French toast casserole! If you only have fresh loaves, cut them into cubes, spread them out on a baking sheet, and place them in the oven at 170°F for 15 minutes or 10 minutes at 250°F
Reduce the Cooking Time
Don’t have 7 hours to spare? Cook your slow cooker French toast casserole on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Storage Tips
Store leftover Crockpot French toast in an airtight food storage container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat before serving.
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole Recipe FAQs
What bread is best for French toast casserole in Crock Pot?
Stale brioche is perfect for making Crockpot French toast casserole because it soaks up the custard well without getting mushy. Other kinds of bread you can use are challah and French bread.
Are you supposed to use stale bread for slow cooker French toast casserole?
Yes! Stale or slightly stale bread is a must to avoid ending up with a soggy French toast casserole. If you have fresh bread, you can leave it out at room temperature for a day or two to dry it out.
How do you keep French toast casserole from getting soggy?
Make sure to use stale bread! Stale bread pieces are dry and sturdy, perfect for soaking up the custard mixture without getting too mushy.
Can you prepare French toast casserole the night before?
You can assemble and refrigerate this Crockpot breakfast French toast the night before. Just bring the insert to room temperature before placing it in the slow cooker.
Can you freeze French toast casserole?
Yes! Transfer your French toast casserole to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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Crockpot French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 loaves brioche, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubes, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- Softened butter for greasing the Crockpot
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, spices, salt, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Place half of the bread cubes in a large bowl and pour half of the egg mixture on top. Gently stir to coat the bread cubes. Repeat with the remaining cubed bread and egg mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the soaked bread cubes for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, mix the cubed butter and brown sugar. Cover and chill in the fridge.
- Grease the Crockpot insert with some softened butter. Add the soaked bread cubes to the bottom, spreading them out evenly.
- Top with the brown sugar mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours.
- Let your French toast casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use stale bread to avoid a soggy French toast casserole! If you only have fresh loaves, cut them into cubes, spread them out on a baking sheet, and place them in the oven at 170°F for 15 minutes or 10 minutes at 250°F
- Don’t have 7 hours to spare? Cook your slow cooker French toast casserole on High for 3 to 4 hours.
- Store leftover Crockpot French toast in an airtight food storage container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat before serving.
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