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Creamy Cinnamon Slow Cooker French Toast Bake delights all!

A delightful and creamy slow cooker French toast bake infused with cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread such as French or Italian
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries optional
  • Powdered sugar for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and gently fold until all the bread is coated. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit.
  4. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
  6. Once cooked, turn off the slow cooker and let the French toast bake sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with eggnog during the holiday season.
  • Add a splash of maple syrup to the egg mixture for an extra layer of sweetness.

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