Can I make a slow cooker French toast casserole overnight?

Yes! This crockpot French toast overnight recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Simply assemble the bread and custard the night before, cover, and cook on low. By morning, your slow cooker French toast casserole will be warm, custardy, and ready to serve.

Can I add cream cheese or fruit to my slow cooker French toast casserole?

Absolutely. Adding cream cheese creates a rich, creamy slow cooker French toast casserole with cream cheese, while diced apples or berries turn it into a slow cooker apple French toast casserole. Both options enhance flavor and texture.

What type of bread works best for crockpot French toast casserole?

Thick-sliced bread like brioche, challah, or sturdy sandwich bread works best. Slow cooker French toast with sliced bread absorbs custard evenly, creating a soft, custardy casserole without becoming mushy.

Can I make a healthier slow cooker French toast casserole?

Yes. Swap whole milk for almond or oat milk, reduce sugar, or skip condensed milk to make a healthy crockpot French toast. You can still enjoy a flavorful, easy slow cooker French toast casserole suitable for family breakfasts.

Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole – Easy, Custardy Breakfast 2026

Description

A warm, custardy breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings or brunches. Layers of bread soak in a sweet cinnamon-vanilla custard, then cook low and slow in a crockpot. Optional add-ins like cream cheese, apples, or berries make it extra indulgent and flavorful.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 6–8 qt slow cooker):

For the Casserole:

1 loaf of thick-sliced bread (brioche, challah, or sandwich bread), cut into cubes
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk (or almond/soy milk for a lighter version)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Optional: ½ cup cream cheese, cubed
Optional: 1 cup diced apples or berries
Optional: ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk for extra richness

For Topping (Optional):

Powdered sugar for dusting
Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Bread and Slow Cooker
Grease the slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray. Layer half of the bread cubes in the crockpot. If using cream cheese or fruit, sprinkle half over the bread. Add the remaining bread on top.

Step 2: Make Custard
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour evenly over the bread layers, pressing lightly so the bread absorbs the custard.

Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours (overnight works perfectly) or on high for 3–4 hours. The casserole should be set but still soft and custardy.

Step 4: Serve
Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Make-Ahead: Assemble the casserole in the slow cooker the night before and refrigerate overnight. Start cooking in the morning.
Healthy Swap: Use whole grain bread, almond milk, and reduce sugar for a lighter version.
Flavor Variations: Add chopped apples, berries, or swirl in cream cheese for extra richness.
Bread Tip: Slightly stale bread works best—it soaks up custard without getting mushy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Crockpot
Method: Slow Cooker / Overnight
Cuisine: American