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Feb 23, 2019 By The Real Food Dietitians

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
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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.

A piece of French Toast Casserole with berries on a white plate surrounded by a cup of coffee, bowl of berries and small glass of maple syrup

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!

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Slow cooker with French Toast Casserole with a side of berries and maple syrup

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!

Slow cooker with French Toast Casserole with a piece cut and spatula ready to dish out

 

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.

A piece of French Toast Casserole with berries on a white plate surrounded by a cup of coffee, bowl of berries and small glass of maple syrup and fork

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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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  1. Mike says

    February 24, 2019 at 9:10 am

    500mg of salt??? Per serving is that correct?

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      February 28, 2019 at 11:42 am

      Hi Mike, thanks for the catch. I updated the recipe. Sorry about that!

      Reply
  2. Lindsay S says

    February 26, 2019 at 8:26 am

    This looks so yummy! My husband and I are just beginning a gluten-free lifestyle after a whole30, so we haven’t tried any gluten free breads yet. Are there any brands or specific flours/ingredients that you would recommend for this recipe? Thanks!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      February 27, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      We really like the gluten-free bread from Canyon Bakehouse for this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Anastacia says

    February 26, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    Looks delicious – do you think it can be dairy free using coconut milk or nut milk? If so, would you use the same amount?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      February 27, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Yes, you can use dairy-free milk. Just use the same amount as what’s called for in the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Andrea James says

    March 4, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Can this recipe be doubled or tripled for a pot luck breakfast at church? Should I allow more time to cook in the crock pot?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      March 5, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      You could easily double it and allow for an extra hour of baking time for it to cook through (depending on how hot your slow cooker runs). I wouldn’t triple it though as it may become too thick to cook through without burning the edges/outside.

      Reply
  5. Andrea James says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Lisa J says

    April 18, 2019 at 6:46 am

    Can unsweetened almond milk be substituted for the milk?

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  7. Jaclyn says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    What kind of bread did you use?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      September 18, 2019 at 7:52 am

      Hi Jaclyn,

      My go-to for this recipe is the gluten-free bread from Canyon Bakehouse but I’ve also tested it with Udi’s gluten-free and a few smaller local brands and it’s turned out great. Regular gluten-full bread also works (as do leftover English muffins).

      Reply
  8. S.H. says

    November 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    Can this recipe be made with regular bread

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Yes, it can.

      Reply
  9. Stacy Mason says

    December 19, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    This looks delicious! I am wondering if you can double the recipe and bake in the oven?

    Reply
    • Stacie Hassing says

      December 20, 2019 at 5:57 am

      Hi Stacy! While we haven’t test it this way I think you could absolutely bake it in the oven. I would suggest baking it at 350 for about 30-40 minutes. Keep it covered for the first 20-25 minutes. Would love to hear if you give this a try!

      Reply
  10. Connie VanMeter says

    May 21, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Mine ended up with water around the sides, which made for a soggy mess. I cooked mine longer than instructed and the middle still seems a little too wet for my kids’ liking. Did I do something wrong???

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 24, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Connie,

      My guess is that your slow cooker isn’t getting hot enough (or is heating inconsistently) and this isn’t allowing the liquid to evaporate. This may also explain why it took longer to cook.

      Reply
  11. Laura Buckingham says

    November 22, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Is there a way to make this vegan? Looks great but I have an egg allergy.

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      November 22, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Unfortunately, as a fellow egg allergy sufferer, I haven’t come up with a good way to make this one egg-free.

      Reply

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