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slow cooker french toast casserole

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

5 from 1 vote
This slow cooker french toast casserole transforms breakfast into something effortless with cubes of bread soaking up cinnamon custard, then cooking hands-free for soft, custardy texture with crispy edges. The low temperature lets the custard set properly while creating golden caramelized pieces everyone fights over.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf day-old French bread or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes About 10 cups cubed
  • 8 large eggs Room temperature works best
  • 2 cups whole milk Do not use skim
  • ½ cup heavy cream Adds richness to custard
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar For the custard mixture
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar For caramelized topping
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Fresh cinnamon has better flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Plus more for greasing

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker Essential for this recipe
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For custard mixture
  • 1 Whisk To blend custard
  • 1 bread knife To cube bread
  • 1 Spatula To press bread down

Method
 

  1. Grease the slow cooker insert thoroughly with butter, coating the bottom and sides completely so nothing sticks during the long cooking time.
    preparing slow cooker french toast casserole
  2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the greased insert, filling it about two-thirds full for proper heat circulation.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until completely smooth with no streaks.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, making sure to cover all pieces, then press down gently with a spatula so every cube absorbs liquid.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top and drizzle with melted butter, which creates a caramelized crust as it cooks.
    adding brown sugar topping to french toast casserole
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until the center is set and jiggles only slightly when shaken.
  7. Turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole sit uncovered for 10 minutes so the custard firms up and slices hold their shape.
  8. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar, scooping from the slow cooker or transferring to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 195gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 520IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use day-old bread or leave fresh bread uncovered for a few hours to dry out. The bread needs to be slightly stale to absorb the custard without falling apart. If using frozen bread, thaw it completely and let it dry before cutting into cubes.

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