Description
Indulge in a delicious and easy-to-make Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole that’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings or special brunch gatherings. This recipe yields a comforting dish with a hint of sweetness and warm spices, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
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Bread Mixture:
- 24 ounces stale Brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Egg Mixture:
- 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
Topping:
- ½ cup butter, sliced
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Grease Slow Cooker: Grease the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the bread into cubes, layer it in the slow cooker with pecans.
- Make Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak.
- Add Topping: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over bread, and top with butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours or LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- This recipe works best with stale bread.
- You can customize with your favorite nuts or fruits.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole, French Toast Casserole Recipe, Slow Cooker Breakfast Recipe
