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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

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By: lalainePosted: 10/02/2018Updated: 08/26/2020
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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is easy to make for a large crowd and perfect for busy mornings. With custardy bread and crunchy walnut streusel topping, it’s the ultimate breakfast everyone would love waking up for!

Crockpot French Toast Casserole on a white plate
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

The holidays are fast approaching and if you’re expecting to host family and friends during the course of the Christmas season, you need to bookmark or pin this crockpot french toast casserole recipe!

We all know how frenetic this time of the year can get and the last thing we’d want is to spend hours in the kitchen flipping individual french toasts for 20 people. Not when we can enjoy the same delicious flavors with minimal effort!

French Toast Casserole in slow cooker

 

This french toast bake is the ultimate breakfast or brunch for a large crowd. It requires less than 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

How to Make Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

All it takes are three easy steps and the crockpot does most of the work!

cubed brioche bread in a a slow cooker

Step 1: bread

  • I like to use brioche bread which is hardy enough to soak up the custard without falling apart when cooking., but challah, French bread, Texas toast, and Pullman bread which have dense crumbs are also great options you can use.
  • Use stale, dry bread as the excess moisture in a fresh loaf can make the french toast casserole soggy.
  • Unfortunately, I could only find sliced brioche at our neighborhood grocery store. Try to use a whole loaf if you can and cut to the desired thickness.

pour egg-milk mixture on cut up bread in the crockpot

Step 2: custard mixture

  • If you want to cut down on the fat, feel free to swap whole milk for half and half but note that the custard will have a less rich flavor.
  • You might want to strain the egg-milk mixture in a fine-mesh sieve to rid of streaks of egg whites.
  • Don’t skip the salt as it helps balance the creaminess of the dish.
  • Want to add grown-up fun? Whisk in a shot or two of Bailey’s, bourbon, or Cointreau to the mixture.

streusel topping on bread custard mixture in a slow cooker

Step 3: walnut streusel topping

  • I like walnuts for this recipe but almond slivers or chopped pecans are also good alternatives.
  • Use cold butter and try to chill the streusel mixture for a few minutes before sprinkling on top of the french toast so they’ll cook up into crunchy buttery crumbs.
  • I don’t normally add sugar to the custard as the brown sugar in the topping adds enough sweetness.

serving french toast casserole with a large spoon from the crockpot

The hardest part of this slow cooker french toast recipe is waiting for the slow cooker to do its magic but I promise your patience will be rewarded. Entertain your guests, go about your chores, and in 3 to 4 hours, you’ll have a rich custardy bread with buttery topping everyone won’t be able to get enough of!

It’s simple comfort food you’d love cozying up to!

slow Cooker French Toast Casserole on a plate

How to serve

  • Crockpot french toast is delicious for breakfast or brunch. Serve with warm maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate treat!
  • Transfer leftovers to a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave at 1 to 2-minute intervals until completely warmed through.

For more slow cooker recipes,  try these honey-chipotle chicken, torilla soup , beef queso dip.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @TheRecipePot on Facebook and Instagram!

French Toast Casserole in slow cooker
2.78 from 27 votes

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Crockpot French Toast Casserole with custardy bread and crunchy walnut streusel topping is the ultimate breakfast or brunch everyone will love waking up for. Easy to make in the slow cooker for a large crowd.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Author: lalaine
Course: Breakfast
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8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf brioche or challah, cut into cubes
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups Half and Half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cold
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange cubed bread in the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well blended. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain mixture.
  • Add egg-milk mixture in the slow cooker, gently pressing down the bread to moisten.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and walnuts.
  • Crumble the streusel over the bread mixture.
  • Cover with lid and cook on LOW for about 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for about 2 to 3 hours until warm and cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 512kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Cholesterol: 248mg, Sodium: 443mg, Potassium: 174mg, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1110IU, Vitamin C: 0.6mg, Calcium: 128mg, Iron: 1.4mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Cheryl says

    Posted on 2/17/19 at 3:34 am

    Can this be made night before so in the morning I can just plug in the crockpot or will it be to dry from liquid absorbing overnight?

    Reply
  2. Jan says

    Posted on 12/25/19 at 12:47 am

    This is an awesome recipe, family favorite… I have only one comment, I strain the beaten eggs before adding the spices because I have found that straining the egg mixture after tends to also strain out some of the spices
    Just a suggestion
    Enjoy!

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 8/3/20 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  3. Kelly Bond says

    Posted on 12/25/19 at 3:19 pm

    The instructions do not include what to do with the vanilla extract. I assume mix in the eggs, but I followed the instructions and didn’t realize until I was done that the vanilla never came into play.

    Reply
  4. Stephanie Glazer says

    Posted on 12/28/19 at 12:46 pm

    What happened to the vanilla extract? I guess I’m going to add it to the egg milk mixture, since that’s the only thing that actually makes sense. LOL!

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    Posted on 3/7/20 at 1:37 pm

    Ca n I use heavy cream instead of half and half?

    Reply
    • lalaine says

      Posted on 8/3/20 at 3:53 pm

      Yes, you can 🙂

      Reply
  6. Peggy says

    Posted on 11/1/21 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    This was a life saver recipe! Very easy and I cooked it low 4 hrs! It really eased my stress! And very delicious thanks for sharing !

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    Posted on 3/19/22 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds SO delicious! I’ll give it a try soon. I will use my timer to have my crock pot cook it while we sleep and then we can wake to yummy smells and breakfast ready in minutes.

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    Posted on 11/17/22 at 8:42 pm

    How much butter? I don’t see it listed in ingredients

    Reply

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