Description
Slow Cooker Strawberry French Toast Casserole blends classic French toast flavors with fresh strawberries for a comforting, custardy breakfast casserole perfect for gatherings or leisurely mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old bread or French bread, cubed
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 cups strawberries, diced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker insert with nonstick spray or line with slow cooker liner.
- Layer half of the bread cubes into the slow cooker, then add a layer of diced strawberries. Repeat layers with remaining bread and strawberries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together strawberry preserves, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread and strawberries in the slow cooker.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the bread soak up the custard.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until golden brown and firm in the center.
- Check doneness and cook a few extra minutes if the center is too moist.
Notes
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.
- Replace milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free egg substitute for dairy-free or vegan versions.
- Swap strawberry preserves with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Add cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
- Cook Time: 2 to 4 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: slow cooker breakfast casserole, strawberry French toast casserole, overnight French toast, slow cooker brunch, easy breakfast casserole