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French Toast Casserole

Irresistible French Toast Casserole for Cozy Mornings

This French Toast Casserole is a cozy breakfast perfect for gatherings, featuring cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf Stale Brioche Bread Can substitute with French or Challah bread if needed.
  • 6 large Large Eggs Essential for rich custard consistency.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Lower-fat milk (2% or 1%) is acceptable.
  • 1 cup Real Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Avoid imitation vanilla.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to increase for added spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Reduce or omit for milder taste.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can use margarine for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can swap with granulated sugar.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit for nut-free.
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Fruits Blueberries or sliced bananas are great options.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by greasing the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray or softened butter.
  2. Cut the stale brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and layer them in the bottom of the greased slow cooker.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread and gently stir to coat.
  5. In a bowl, combine cold butter pieces with brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the bread mixture.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours, or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Using stale bread is vital. For best results, refrigerate overnight before cooking and allow to come to room temperature before starting the slow cooker.

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