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Slow Cooker French Toast is always a home run!
This make-ahead, overnight French Toast Casserole makes it easy to feed a crowd.
Jessica Gavin
French toast is one of those comforting morning recipes that allows you to eat dessert for breakfast.
Whats not to love about thick-cut bread soaked in vanilla custard?
Its the perfect way to transform a loaf of bread into something magical.
Jessica Gavin
An overnight soak gives the custard plenty of time to soak into the buttery cubes of toasted brioche.
Grab a bottle of maple syrup!
Youll want to dig in as soon as this casserole is ready!
Jessica Gavin
Why Make French Toast Casserole in the Slow Cooker?
Using a slow cooker saves me time and builds a better French toast casserole.
I love not having to fire up the oven, plus I can take this dish anywhere!
Jessica Gavin
This gives me a chance to enjoy my first cup of hot tea and watch cartoons with my kids.
The slow cooker mimics just the right steamy environment.
Whats the Best Bread for French Toast Casserole?
Jessica Gavin
French briocheis my top choice for French toast.
Its a tender and rich bread made with flour, butter, eggs, and a touch of sugar.
I found pre-sliced loaves at Trader Joes, which I then cut into cubes.
Jessica Gavin
Brioche rolls, loaves, and burger buns work great as well.
Challah, French bread, or even sourdough would be tasty substitutes.
How Do You Make This French Toast Casserole?
Jessica Gavin
French toast casserole is easy to make.
As the casserole cooks, it will puff up, then deflate a bit.
When done, the center should no longer be jiggly.
Custards are ready to eat at 175oF.
How Much Time Does It Need to Cook?
Letting the pot sit briefly at room temperature helps to reduce cook time.
The casserole should be ready in about two and a half hours if cooked on the high setting.
If cooked on the low setting, it should take about five hours.
Your kitchen is going to smell amazing!
A Great Make-Ahead Breakfast for the Week!
French toast casserole can be refrigerated for up to five days and then reheated in the microwave.
Reheat in 30-second intervals until warmed through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
What Are Some Ways to Adapt This Recipe?
The ways to add some variety and excitement to this basic Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole are endless.
Grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with the softened butter.
Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large sheet pan or two smaller pans.
Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through toasting.
The bread should be lightly golden, dry, and crisp.
Remove the bread cubes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
Once cool, transfer toasted bread to the slow cooker and arrange in an even layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
Pour the custard mixture over the bread.
Press the bread into the liquid to submerge.
Cover and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes.
It will shrink slightly once the heat is turned off.
The center of the casserole should be above 175F when tested with a thermometer.
Allow the casserole to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
