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    Crockpot French Toast Casserole

    Published: Jul 23, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2024 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Crockpot French Roast Casserole is sweet and delicious. The perfect breakfast food that can be prepped the night before. Super easy to make and feels like a real treat. 

    Most of us want a little simplicity in our lives when it comes to food. Often with busy schedules we can be too tempted to reach for “grab and go” convenience foods or eat the same thing each week. Breakfast especially can be a meal time you overlook when busy, but not anymore. This Crockpot French Toast Casserole is going to transform boring breakfast times. Easy to prep ahead and the crockpot does all the hard work for you. What’s not to like?

    This recipe uses a loaf of French bread and a quick tip would be to cut it up an hour before you start the recipe. This helps the bread to get nice and crispy. Another helpful hack would be to prep this the night before and then set a timer on your crockpot. This way you wake up and your delicious breakfast is all ready for you. You have to give this recipe a try. 

    If you really love French Toast, check out my article on 17 mouth-watering Crockpot French Toast Recipes.

    A plate of French Toast with syrup pouring on to it.
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    • Why You Will Like This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • French Toast Casserole Directions
    • Substitions & Variations
    • Best Bread for French Toast Casserole
    • Expert Tips
    • Storage Tips
    • FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Crock pot French Toast Casserole

    Why You Will Like This Recipe

    • Super easy to make – Once you have prepped all of the ingredients you can let the crock pot do all the hard work. 
    • Family-friendly – Everyone is going to love this sweet and tasty breakfast casserole. 
    • Simple ingredients – You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious breakfast and most of them you likely have in your home. 
    • Easily varied – Once you get the hang of this recipe you can jazz things up with the addition of different flavors and ingredients. I have a few suggestions later in this post. 
    • Ideal for special occasions – This would be the perfect breakfast for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning. 

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for making french toast.
    • French bread – You will want to cut up and cube the bread. The best bread to use is if it is day old. Or leave it on the counter for the day before you plan on making this recipe. 
    • Eggs – The eggs combined with the milk make for a delicious creamy custard when cooked in the crock pot. 
    • Milk – You can use whole milk, half and half, or your favorite plant-based milk.  
    • Cinnamon -The cinnamon flavor works well and adds a subtle warmth to the custard. 
    • Butter – The butter needs to be softened before being used in this recipe. The best way to do this is to leave it on the counter 30 minutes before you use it. 
    • Brown sugar – Adds extra sweetness and crunch to the topping of this French toast casserole. 
    • Granulated sugar – Adds a touch of sweetness and moisture to the French Toast.
    • Vanilla – Vanilla flavor is perfect with the milk and egg custard you are making. You can use vanilla extract or essence for this recipe. 
    • Nutmeg – This is optional, but gives your Toast a delightful added flavor.

    French Toast Casserole Directions

    • Gather all of your ingredients together ready to prepare the casserole. Take one loaf of French bread, cut it into cubes, and place the bread cubes into a large bowl at least one hour in advance so it can get extra crusty. 
    • Meanwhile, place your eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon in another bowl and beat together until well blended.
    • Pour your egg and milk mixture over your bread cubes and toss until all the bread is coated in the liquid.
    • Spray your Slow Cooker or crock pot with cooking spray. Do not forget this step.
    • Add your coated bread mixture into the slow cooker and press the mixture down into the Crock Pot.
    • Take your butter, brown sugar, and cream together with a fork until crumbles form.
    • Take your crumbles and sprinkle over the bread mixture.
    • Cover and place in your refrigerator for 4 hours.
    • You can cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

    Substitions & Variations

    • Add some chocolate chips to the mix before cooking in your slow cooker or crock pot. This will add some extra sweetness. 
    • Drizzle over some maple syrup before serving for a delicious breakfast treat. 
    • Serve with some cream or enjoy this as a tasty dessert with a scoop of ice cream. 
    • Add some roasted walnuts before serving for a crunchy nutty flavor. 

    Best Bread for French Toast Casserole

    This recipe is made with a Loaf of French Bread. It is best when you cut it up at least an hour before it goes in the crockpot so it can get nice and crusty before you add the eggs and milk.

    Expert Tips

    • You could use cooking spray or a crock pot liner for this recipe. The liner means less washing up. 
    • Set a timer for your crock pot so that you can prep ahead of time and then wake up to a delicious breakfast. This is also perfect for a late-morning brunch that you can prepare when you get up. 

    Storage Tips

    This French Toast Casserole is something that you can store. Leftovers will need to be cooled down and then transferred to an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to five days.

    When we woke up, the kitchen smelled so wonderful and the best part is you really don’t have to add much syrup to this dish. Using this homemade Vanilla extract really brings out the flavor. It is really moist and so delicious.

    A serving of French Toast with Sliced strawberries on a plate.

    FAQs

    What kind of bread should be used for this French Toast Casserole?

    I have used French bread and given it time to crisp up by cutting it up for an hour before continuing with the recipe. You could also use stale bread or even brioche. You can leave it a little while cut up before adding it to the crockpot with your egg and milk mixture.  You can also add it to the oven in an oven-safe pan at 160 degrees for 20 minutes.

    Is it possible for this Crock Pot French Toast casserole to become soggy?

    Yes, it is! Soaking your bread in the egg mixture for too long is likely to be the culprit for a soggy consistency. The best advice is to ensure that the bread is coated only. You don’t want too much liquid. 

    What should I serve with this French toast slow cooker casserole?


    This is delicious served with maple syrup, or just a sprinkling of powdered sugar. You could also add a spoonful of peanut butter. To make it more decadent you could drizzle some caramel or chocolate sauce over the top before serving. Add some protein as a side dish, like bacon or sausage.

    Crockpot of French Toast inside with a plate of French Toast and some strawberries.

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    If you loved this recipe and made it, please give it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! Leave me a comment about your experience with this recipe. You can also pin it to Pinterest or share it on Facebook.

    Crock pot French Toast Casserole

    This Crock pot French Toast Casserole tastes like you spent hours creating it, but your crock pot is really doing all the work.

    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 4 hours hours
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 6 hours hours
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 474kcal
    Author: Candi Elm

    Ingredients  

    • 1 loaf of French bread cut up and cubed Bread is best if it is day old, or left on the counter for 1 day.
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 cups of milk (I use whole but you can use 2%
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1/4 cup butter softened
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg optional

    Instructions

    • Take one loaf of French bread, cut it into cubes and place the bread cubes into a large bowl at least one hour in advance so it can get hard.
    • In another bowl, place your eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and beat together until well blended.
    • Pour your egg and milk mixture over your bread cubes and toss until all the bread is coated.
    • Spray your Slow Cooker with cooking spray or use a crock pot liner. Don't forget this step.
    • Add your coated bread mixture into slow cooker and press mixture down into Crock Pot.
    • Take your butter, brown sugar and cream together with a fork until crumbles form.
    • Take your crumbles and sprinkle over bread mixture.
    • Cover and place in your refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
    • You can cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
    • Take out Crockpot insert and let the bowl come to room temperature before heating. This will prevent the Insert from cracking from the different temperatures.

    Notes

    Suggestion: 
    Prepare your French Toast the night before and place in the refrigerator to sit. 
    Bring Crock Pot liner to Room Temp for 30 minutes before placing into the Base for heating.  
    You can then cook on high for 2 hours in the morning and have a nice brunch.  
    If you have a warming feature on your Crock Pot, you can cook at night for 4 hours on low then revert to warm until breakfast. 
    Options: Serve with Powdered Sugar or Fresh Berries. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says

      December 31, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      I love french toast and in the crockpot? Sign me up!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        January 02, 2015 at 10:15 am

        So easy and so delicious. Cant wait to make it in other flavors

        Reply
    2. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says

      January 02, 2015 at 5:04 am

      I never tried this in the crockpot, so thanks for a new recipe to try. Yum!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        January 02, 2015 at 10:16 am

        Yes, it is so good and really was easier making it the night before.

        Reply
    3. Mitzi says

      January 02, 2015 at 7:20 am

      This sounds like a great idea for this weekend- can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        January 02, 2015 at 10:17 am

        5 stars
        Just pick up the ingredients during the week and make a great breakfast on the weekend

        Reply
    4. Shayla of SoVeryShay Blog says

      January 02, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Love the idea of making breakfast the night before! I need to look into a slow cooker with a timer because I also enjoy sleeping more than 2-4 hours, lol.

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        January 02, 2015 at 10:19 am

        Yes, a timer is great of if you want to get up and turn it on and go back to bed or lounge around in the morning and it will stay on warm till you want it. I had mine all warm for a few hours after it was done and still delicious.

        Reply
    5. Chelsey says

      January 02, 2015 at 10:02 am

      This looks awesome! And I love that it’s made in the crock pot. Sounds way easy (my favorite kind of recipes 😛 ). Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        January 02, 2015 at 10:19 am

        Thanks, So quick and easy and versatile.

        Reply
    6. Vicki @ Five Spot Green Living says

      January 02, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      Oh boy! I love this recipe but hate waiting for it to cook in the morning! I never knew you could put it in the crock pot.

      Reply
    7. Clare says

      January 04, 2015 at 9:23 am

      I never knew you could make French Toast in a crockpot!

      Reply
    8. Sharon Rowe says

      January 05, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Just popping over from How To Get Organized At Home and wanted to say thanks for sharing, I have never thought to do this in a slow cooker before, thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    9. Christina @ It Is a Keeper says

      January 05, 2015 at 7:22 pm

      I cannot wait to try this recipe! It is perfect for busy mornings.

      Reply
    10. Simple Hacks Living says

      January 07, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      A great idea! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays!

      Reply
    11. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

      January 11, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you for posting to Motivation Monday!

      Reply
    12. Amber Ludwig says

      August 04, 2015 at 8:30 am

      I am totally sold on anything I can cook in my slow cooker!! I have yet to have anything bad come out of that bad boy 🙂 My hubby is a sucker for great french toast so I will have to let him be the judge of this one!! Can’t wait to try!!

      Reply
    13. Eileen Kelly says

      July 23, 2019 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this french toast casserole is to make in the slow cooker! I need easy recipes for the family and this is on the always make list!

      Reply
    14. Healing Tomato says

      July 24, 2019 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea of a French Toast casserole. Looks amazing and so easy to make.

      Reply
    15. Molly Kumar says

      July 24, 2019 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      This just made me crave french toast casserole and I do have all the ingredients too 🙂 Will be trying soon.

      Reply
    16. Sandi says

      July 26, 2019 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      I love that this is made in a slow cooker. It is so easy to make and enjoy!

      Reply
    17. Fiorenza says

      July 26, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Just found out a perfect and delicious alternative for my breakfast
      Thank you for this idea!

      Reply

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