Description
This Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is an effortless and comforting breakfast dish perfect for busy mornings. Made with cubes of stale bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble, it slowly cooks to golden, gooey perfection—a convenient and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 slices stale or toasted bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark based on preference)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter (use vegan butter for dairy-free)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting before serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Cube the stale or toasted bread into 1-inch pieces and allow them to dry out overnight or briefly in a low oven to ensure they soak up the custard thoroughly.
- Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently toss the dried bread cubes into the custard mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated with the custard.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the soaked bread mixture for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the bread to fully absorb the custard.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until crumbly to create a sweet, spiced topping.
- Load the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the interior of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the soaked bread mixture into the slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the prepared brown sugar topping over the surface.
- Cook: Cover and cook the casserole on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the custard is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, let the casserole rest in the slow cooker for 15 minutes before serving. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar for a lovely finishing touch.
Notes
- Using stale or toasted bread helps the casserole maintain texture and absorb the custard better.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with non-dairy milk and butter with vegan butter.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before by soaking the bread overnight in the custard mixture to save time in the morning.
- Adjust cinnamon and sugar amounts according to your taste preference.
- Ensure the slow cooker is well greased to prevent sticking.
