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.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Grease the inside of your slow cooker with unsalted butter to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place the bread cubes into the slow cooker and evenly pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring all the bread pieces are soaked.

Step 5

Gently press the bread down with a spatula to make sure it's fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Once cooked, switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting to keep the casserole warm while serving.

Step 8

Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish.

Step 9

Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1938.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4244.5

Total Fat 169.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1995.6mg	0%
Sodium 2882.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 560.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 360.4g
Protein 113.8g	0%

Vitamin D 542.7IU	0%
Calcium 1169.8mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2041.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 53.1%