Crockpot Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
A cozy, sweet, and cinnamony breakfast casserole made right in the slow cooker. This Crockpot Apple Dessert is the perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or a delicious twist on classic Crockpot Baked Apples. Soft bread, tender Crockpot Cooked Apples, and warm spices come together in this easy, hands-off breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of brioche, challah, or French bread , cubed
- 2 large apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, peeled and chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
- Prepare the bread – Cut the bread into cubes and place it in the crockpot.
- Add apples – Chop the apples and mix them in with the bread.
- Make the custard – In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour over the bread and apples.
- Let it soak – Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Cook – Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Leave the lid slightly open in the last 15 minutes for a less soggy top.
- Serve and enjoy – Scoop onto plates and top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, caramel, or whipped cream.
Notes
Tips:
- Use stale bread to prevent sogginess.
- Swap out dairy for almond or oat milk to make it dairy-free.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.