Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

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In about 2 hours, this Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is ready for a late breakfast or brunch! Everything you love about French toast with half the work.

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

I love easy breakfasts for lazy weekend mornings and this slow cooker french toast casserole for a late weekend breakfast makes me happy! It’s easy to make a few swaps to make it gluten and/or dairy free, but you could use traditional bread and milk if you didn’t have a need for an allergy friendly breakfast. I’ve made it both ways and it works great both ways.

My family loves this french toast and devours the entire pot in no time at all. It’s also a favorite at all the potlucks I take it to…plus since it cooks up quickly you don’t have to get up crazy early to get it started. And that’s a winner in my book!

Ingredient notes and substitutions:

• 12 oz loaf of bread, (gluten free or regular)
• 1/4 cup butter (I used Earth Balance Dairy Free Butter)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk (regular or vanilla almond milk)

• Slow Cooker — I love using a simple slow cooker with no fancy timers or anything. Just low, high, & warm are the only settings you really need.
• Serrated Knife — a good serrated knife makes easy work of chopping the bread without completely destroying it.

💡 TIME SAVING TIP:
Prep everything the night before and keep separate until ready to cook. Makes it easy to throw together when you’re still half asleep.

What type of Bread is Best for French Toast Casserole?

I’ve made this recipe using all sorts of bread. It’s best with a hearty bread that can stand up to soaking and the long cooking time. Steer clear of white bread and anything with whole grains in it (unless you want to bite down on a grain in your french toast).

Hearty whole wheat, gluten free, brioche, French bread, and sour dough all make a great French toast casserole.

French Toast Casserole Options

This best thing about this Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is that you can change it up a hundred different ways. Get creative and use what you already have at home to make a simple and delicious breakfast.

• throw in some fresh berries
• mix in a can of pumpkin
• use eggnog instead of milk
• add chocolate chips
• add chopped nuts
• add in sliced bananas, raisins, chopped apples
• use leftover buns, Hawaiian rolls, or other breads

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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

In about 2 hours, this Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is ready for a late breakfast or brunch! Everything you love about French toast with half the work.

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Ingredients

• 12 oz loaf of bread, (gluten free or regular)
• 1/4 cup butter (I used Earth Balance Dairy Free Butter)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup milk (regular or vanilla almond milk)

Instructions

1. Cut one loaf of bread into cubes and place into a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine warm melted butter and sugar. Whisk lightly and then add milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and beat together until well blended.
3. Pour milk mixture over bread cubes and toss until all bread is well coated.
4. Pour coated bread into your lightly greased slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and maple syrup to serve.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 7g

This nutritional information is an estimate may vary, depending on brand and type of ingredients used. It is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed dietician or physician.

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Originally published: 3/12/15 Updated: 1/11/21