Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole
Transform your mornings with this decadent Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole, a make-ahead breakfast delight perfect for brunch gatherings or lazy weekends. Crafted with pillowy challah or brioche bread, this casserole features a rich custard blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker, the casserole bakes to golden perfection with minimal prep time, leaving you to relax while the comforting aroma fills your kitchen. Finish it with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a touch of sweetness that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its soft, custardy center and crisp edges, this recipe is a stress-free showstopper that’s destined to become a family favorite! Keywords: slow cooker French toast, breakfast casserole, easy brunch recipe, challah French toast, cinnamon custard.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Challah bread (or brioche)
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Place the bread cubes into the slow cooker and evenly pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring all the bread pieces are soaked.
Gently press the bread down with a spatula to make sure it's fully submerged in the liquid.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the custard is set and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Once cooked, switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting to keep the casserole warm while serving.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish.
Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.0 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1996 mg | 665% | |
| Sodium | 2882 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 560.5 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 360.4 g | ||
| Protein | 113.8 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 1170 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2042 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
