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Crockpot French Toast Casserole
This delicious Crockpot French Toast Casserole is the perfect way to start your day with minimal effort and a whole lot of deliciousness. It has all the flavors of traditional French toast with none of the hassle!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (12 oz) crusty bread like French bread, sourdough, challah, or whole grain bread, cut into cubes
- 2 cups milk, any type (I used 2%)
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or other sweetener of your choice
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, divided use
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For serving: fresh berries, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, powdered sugar, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker with butter or cooking spray and place the bread cubes inside. If desired, you can use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt together.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and stir to coat all of the bread. Press the bread down into the liquid.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of cinnamon on top. Cut the butter into small pieces and dot over the surface.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours or until French toast is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- To serve, scoop portions of the casserole onto plates. Top with desired toppings like fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, Greek yogurt or powdered sugar.
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Notes
- You can use different kinds of bread for this French toast casserole, including French bread, sourdough, challah, brioche, or whole grain bread.
- Use slightly stale bread that's a little dry so that the casserole isn't soggy. Leave the bread out at room temperature, uncovered, for a day or two, to dry it out. You can also dry bread out in the oven by baking the pieces in a 275°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- You can assemble this crockpot French toast casserole the night before in the slow cooker bowl and refrigerate it. Then, turn it on the next morning.
- This casserole is very lightly sweetened with a small amount of pure maple syrup to keep the added sugar at a minimum. You can substitute any sweetener of your choice or leave it out altogether.
- I like to top the French toast with fresh berries for natural sweetness and serve warm maple syrup on the side. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt for a boost of protein.
- You can customize this recipe with many different add-ins like bananas, apples, nuts, and chocolate chips. See "Recipe Variations" section in blog post for ideas.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
368mg
(15%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
327IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 327IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.