Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole makes a cozy breakfast that comes together with apples, cinnamon, and cinnamon raisin bread.
The apples soften as they cook, while the bread soaks up the custard for a dish that slices easily and serves right from the pot.
It’s a low-effort option when you want breakfast without standing over the stove, whether it’s a weekend morning or a holiday get-together.
With its mix of warm apples and cinnamon, this casserole is one you’ll want to share around the table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Family Friendly
This casserole makes a warm and comforting breakfast that everyone can share straight from the slow cooker.
Minimal Prep
With just a few steps, the slow cooker handles most of the work.
Great for Weekends
Perfect for holidays or a weekend brunch when you want something filling without extra effort.
Tips and Tricks
Bread Choice
Use day-old cinnamon raisin bread for the best texture, as it holds up better during cooking.
Slow Cooker Liner
Using a slow cooker liner can make cleanup easier.
Ingredient Substitutions
Bread
If you don’t have cinnamon raisin bread, use regular French bread and add a few raisins and extra cinnamon.
Milk
Any type of milk, including whole, almond, or oat milk, can be used.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with fresh fruit on the side or a drizzle of maple syrup. A cup of hot coffee or tea pairs well with this casserole.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place slices in the microwave until warmed through, or cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 325°F until warm.
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Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 large fresh Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
- pinch ground nutmeg
- pinch ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 9 slices cinnamon raisin swirl bread halved diagonally
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes, until softened.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Dip 10 bread halves into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Arrange the coated bread in an overlapping circle on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spoon the softened apples evenly over the bread.
- Dip the remaining 8 bread halves in the egg mixture and arrange them around the edge of the slow cooker, leaving apples visible in the center.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
Notes
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place slices in the microwave until warmed through, or cover with foil and reheat in the oven at 325°F until warm.Nutrition
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