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Sweet and Easy Slow Cooker French Toast

Have a houseful of holiday guests? Sweet and easy slow cooker French toast is the ultimate hands-free brunch! It’s family-friendly, customizable with plenty of toppings, and deliciously decadent with pockets of gooey caramel in the fluffy bread and custard-like texture.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 657kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 12-14 oz loaf French bread
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk use the caramel flavor if you can find it
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Kraft Caramel Bits or see notes
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 8 oz crème fraîche optional

Instructions

  • Cut bread into 2 to 3-inch cubes
  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray
  • Press bread down into bottom of slow cooker and compress as much as you can
  • Pour condensed milk evenly over bread
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt, and pour mixture evenly over bread
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours
  • Melt caramel bits and cream in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth
  • Slice and serve French toast casserole topped with crème fraîche and melted caramel or as desired

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Microwave servings in 30-second bursts or warm it up in the oven at 300 ℉ for 10-15 minutes to get crispier edges.
  • Add a splash of milk or cream if the leftovers are too dry.
  • Let pieces of bread sit out overnight or toast them lightly in the oven before assembling to prevent sogginess.
  • To prep ahead, mix the liquid ingredients the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, add bread to the slow cooker, pour the liquid over it, and start cooking.
  • For easier cleanup, line the slow cooker with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
  • Use either a casserole-style or regular slow cooker. Casserole slow cookers will cook slightly faster due to a shallower depth.

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 3mg