Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Make breakfast, brunch or “brinner” easier by putting your slow cooker to work to make this Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole! No slow cooker? We also include instructions for the oven.

French toast – a family and friend favorite!

There’s no question that French toast is delicious and enjoyed by nearly everyone. With its sweet but hearty balance, it always feels like a treat but we know that it’s also packed with protein and fiber. The only drawback? The time it takes to make it. Slice after slice dipped into egg and then cooked…times a million. Gah! It takes foreeeeever – especially when you’re cooking for a crowd.

Knowing you’re busy like us, we simply had to find a way to make it less work and taste just as delectable as the original. Our Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole was born!

Slow Cooker, I think I love you!

Have we mentioned our love for slow cookers? We love that you can use them for practically anything. If you’re only using your slow cooker for soups and shredded chicken, you may want to broaden your horizons. Slow cookers can save you a ton of time when it comes to breakfast, brunch or “brinner,” too!

For this recipe, simply whisk all the ingredients (except the bread), pour into the greased slow cooker over the cubed bread and let your slow cooker do the work for you to make this French Toast Casserole a cinch. The result? Less stress and a scrumptious, bread pudding-like bowl of bliss.

Looking for an Instant Pot french toast recipe? We’ve got you covered! Try our Instant Pot Raspberry French Toast Casserole!

French toast – not just for the weekends!

While typically a meal for weekend brunches, we believe whole-heartedly that this French Toast Casserole should be enjoyed whenever you get the hankering. Whether that means breakfast for dinner (aka brinner), prepping it ahead for weekday breakfasts or getting gourmet for guests, you really can’t go wrong. And with a variety of toppings including berries, maple syrup, and heavy whipped cream – we have a feeling you’ll receive everyone’s full support.

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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Make breakfast, brunch or “brinner” easier by putting your slow cooker to work to make this Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole!

• Author: The Real Food Dietitians
• Prep Time: 15 min.
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x
• Cuisine: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

• 6 cups gluten-free bread cubes (about 10–12 ounces)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk of choice
• 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp. coconut or organic cane sugar, optional

For Optional Berry Sauce: 

• 1 lb. frozen berries of choice
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Slow Cooker Directions:

1. Grease the bottom and sides (about 3 inches up from the bottom) of the slow cooker.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Fold in bread cubes and allow mixture to rest 5-10 minutes to soften. Sprinkle with sugar (if using) and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.
4. Pour into slow cooker, cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours or until cooked through.
5. Serve with berries, pure maple syrup, or yogurt or whipped heavy cream.

Oven Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. 
2. Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Fold in bread cubes and allow mixture to rest 5-10 minutes to soften. Sprinkle with sugar (if using) and ½ tsp. cinnamon.
5. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

To make berry sauce:

1. Place a medium saucepan with lid over medium heat. Add frozen berries and maple syrup. Stir and place lid on saucepan. Cook for 7-8 minutes.
2. Remove lid from saucepan, stir berries. Adjust heat to maintain a steady simmer. Replace lid and cook another 7 minutes.
3. Remove lid, mash berries with the back of a large spoon or potato masher. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes uncovered at a steady simmer until sauce starts to thicken.
4. Remove sauce from heat, stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Allow sauce to cool before storing in a covered container in the fridge. Use within 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (with sugar)
• Calories: 265
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Fat: 11 g
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 12 g

Are you ready to stop standing over your stove and put your slow cooker to work? Give us a “heck yes!” and hop to it! Be sure to share a pic with us if you make it and tag us @therealfoodrds!

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