Crockpot French Toast Casserole
Crockpot French Toast Casserole cooks itself in the slow cooker. A delicious breakfast of brunch dish that you can prep the day before and feed your crowd in the morning. No flipping needed!
Servings: 8
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces loaf sliced brioche bread cut into 1-2” cubes (day old works best!)
- 6 eggs beaten
- 2¼ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Add cubed bread to the bottom of a greased 5 quart or larger slow cooker insert.16 ounces loaf sliced brioche bread
- Mix together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour over the bread and press bread down to submerge into liquid.6 eggs, 2¼ cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, pinch of salt
- Cover and place the slow cooker insert into the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour to allow the bread to soak up the juices. You can also leave it covered overnight.*
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the top of the bread and dot with the butter cubes across the top.½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or low for 2-4 hours, until the bread egg mixture is fully cooked.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, fruit compote or powdered sugar, enjoy!
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the leftover french toast casserole for up to 3 months. Allow the casserole to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
- To Reheat: Reheat pieces in the microwave or oven until warm.
- Make-Ahead The Mixture: Feel free to leave bread and egg mixture in a covered mixing bowl when chilling in the fridge. Then transfer it to the crockpot when you're ready to cook. You can also cover and place the slow cooker insert in the refrigerator if you prefer. Make sure to let it come to room temperature before placing it in the slow cooker so it doesn't crack when cooking.
- The best base is day-old or stale bread. Stale bread has lost some moisture, which allows it to soak up more of the flavorful spice and milk mixture.
- Make With Mix-Ins: You can add extra spices or mix-ins to your french toast casserole, such as chocolate chips, diced apples, raisins, or chopped nuts.
- Make With Other Milks: Instead of using dairy milk, you can use your favorite milk alternative. Try experimenting with oat milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk and use your favorite dairy free butter for the topping. Dairy free french toast is just as delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 954IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg