Thick, creamy, rich, and filled with the sweet and spicy flavors of cinnamon and sugar, crockpot French toast casserole will be your favorite way to make this breakfast staple.
Take the hassle out of breakfast! This Crockpot French Toast with apples is so simple to make and so delicious to wake up to! Just coat French bread with cream cheese, toss with cinnamon egg batter, stir in apples and top with crumbs and pecans. Throw it in the slow cooker and you're done. It's a hot breakfast that is delicious, mess-free, and great for a crowd.
Table of Contents
- Amazing Autumn Breakfast with French Toast
- Why You'll Love This Apple Cinnamon French Toast Crockpot Recipe
- Best Bread for French Toast
- Ingredients
- How to Make Crockpot French Toast
- What To Serve With French Toast Casserole
- Frequently Asked Questions About French Toast Casserole
- More Easy Breakfast Recipes
Amazing Autumn Breakfast with French Toast
If you thought the slow cooker was just for dinner recipes, think again! It's actually really easy to make French toast casserole in the crockpot. When you follow this easy recipe, it comes out perfectly - with a thick and fluffy texture and all the warm spices you love.
French toast is one of those breakfast recipes that make you feel warm and cozy - and there are so many different ways to make it! Air fryer French Toast roll-ups are crispy finger-foods, Overnight blueberry French toast is rich with berries, and Apple french toast muffins are sticky-sweet and perfectly portioned. It's so hard to choose which French Toast to enjoy in the morning.
Why You'll Love This Apple Cinnamon French Toast Crockpot Recipe
It's a one-pot, no-mess way to make French toast.
It brings all the flavors of fall to the table with fresh apples and spicy cinnamon.
Make it ahead of time and cooked it up in the morning.
It makes enough for a crowd, quickly and easily.
Best Bread for French Toast
This recipe calls for French bread but you can substitute it with the following bread to use for French toast casserole:
- Brioche
- Challah
- Baguette
- Bagel - plain or cinnamon
- Hamburger Buns
- Texas Toast or other thick-sliced regular white bread
- Thick Sliced Cinnamon Toast
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- French Bread - slightly stale works best
- Cream Cheese - you will want it soft so it can be spread easily
- Eggs
- Milk - you can use non-dairy milk, whole milk, or half and half
- Vanilla Extract
- Brown Sugar - adds sweetness
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg - warm spices perfect for fall
- Apples - any type of crisp apple will work such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
For the Crumb Topping
- Butter - make sure it is very cold to help form the crumbs
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Pecans - you can sub your favorite type of nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
How to Make Crockpot French Toast
- Slice the French Bread, smear with cream cheese then cut into smaller pieces.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
- Pour in milk.
- Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, and spices.
- Stir well.
- Drop in cubes of cream cheese smeared bread. Push down to soak all the bread.
- Stir in the apples.
- Combine cold butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Work with a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs then add in pecans.
- Stir. The mixture should look like this.
- Pour the milk-soaked bread into the prepared crockpot.
- Sprinkle with crumbs. Place several paper towels under the lid to absorb condensation.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on low.
To finish, scoop a nice serving of warm French Toast out of the crockpot and plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to make it look pretty.
Drizzle on the syrup. My mouth is watering just looking at the photo!
Note: The best syrup for French Toast is pure maple syrup.
Now dig in! I know you've been dying to ever since those awesome aromas have been circulating throughout the house. It's moist and flavorful with a sweetness from the crumbs and a crunch from the pecans.
What To Serve With French Toast Casserole
- Fresh Fruit
- Eggs or an Omelette
- Bacon or Sausage
This is a great breakfast or brunch for every day but delicious enough for company and holidays. You can also wrap it in separate portions and save it for a quick breakfast during the week. Enjoy!
How to Store and Reheat
To Store: Place the French Toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Place the French Toast casserole in a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
To Reheat: Place a portion of it in an oven-safe dish or ramekin. You can reheat it in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. Microwave in 30-second increments until heated though. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Air Fry at 325°F for about 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions About French Toast Casserole
Yes, day-old or stale bread has dried and will allow it to soak up more of the flavorful batter.
Cut the bread into cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 170°F for about 15 minutes. Stir them halfway through to ensure even drying.
There are 4 reasons why slow cooker French Toast is soggy:
One: There was too much liquid because the bread wasn't dried out enough first.
Two: You didn't place paper towels under the lid to absorb condensation.
Three: You may have cooked it on the WARM setting instead of LOW or HIGH as instructed.
Four: It needs to cook a little longer.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
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Texas Breakfast Kolaches are a complete breakfast of eggs and sausage all rolled into one. A great idea for breakfast prep.
Sheet Pan Ham & Eggs in a Hole from Practically Homemade
Overnight Cinnamon French Toast Bake is perfect for Sunday brunch. Make it the night before, store it in the fridge and bake it in the morning.
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Crockpot French Toast with Apples
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced
- 3-4 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1-2 cups diced apples (about 2 apples)
Topping
- ¼ cup cold butter, cut into squares
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your crockpot by spraying well with a non-stick spray.
- Slice french bread and spread one side with cream cheese. Cut into cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg.
- Add bread cubes and toss to coat. Place mixture in the refrigerator and let the bread soak in the liquid for overnight or at least 4 hours.
- When you are ready to make breakfast, stir the cubed apples into the bread mixture then pour it into the prepared crockpot.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla and mix until resembles coarse crumbs. Toss in nuts.
- Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the soaked bread mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Note: Place several paper towels under the lid and trap them there. This will help keep the condensation from making the French Toast too wet.
- Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Notes
- French Bread
- Brioche
- Challah
- Baguette
- Bagel - plain or cinnamon
- Hamburger Buns
- Texas Toast or other thick-sliced regular white bread
- Thick Sliced Cinnamon Toast
Nutrition
This post has been updated with step-by-step instructions and new photos. It was first published on October 4, 2015.
Nicole says
Question...have you tried doubling this? Does it effect cooking time?
Linda Warren says
I haven't tried doubling this recipe but it does take a while to make sure it is cooked through when made as written. I would steer away from filling the crockpot too full.
ramona says
This recipe looks super delicious and I love French toast so much! Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to try it out!
Linda Warren says
It is sooo good. Let me know how you like it when you give it a try.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
This recipe… y’all NEED this in your life! So easy to make and so incredibly delicious! Perfect for the cooler fall mornings
Dani says
I now made this crockpot french toast 4 times now and everytime it disappears so quickly, we never have any leftovers. Love how simple this is and SO delicious
Linda Warren says
Wow! I think you've got me beat but I'll be making it again come the holidays. Happy to hear it was so popular.
Tristin says
Made this over the weekend for the fam, it made a great breakfast that was pretty hands off thanks to the crockpot.
Loreto and Nicoletta says
This recipe could not have come at a better time. We have a basket of apples from a friend's tree and wanted to use them up before they spoil. This is a great luxurious way to do that, and how delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Ann says
My family loves french toast! This came out wonderful! I set my crockpot to start cooking overnight, so it would be ready for breakfast!
Veronika says
Love trying new recipe in my new crockpot! Cannot wait to make it this weekend 😉
LaKita says
Such a tasty and deliciously simple breakfast recipe that came together in minutes using the slow cooker!!
Linda Warren says
That's what I love about slow cookers, dump and bake. It's great for when company is coming. Glad you enjoyed it.
Lauren Michael Harris says
This would be perfect for a fall brunch. I think I'm going to try it for thanksgiving! The flavors sound like the perfect way to start the day!
Bernice says
What a delicious looking breakfast casserole. It has all the flavours my family loves and I love that it's a 'fix and forget' it breakfast. What would I do without my crockpot?
Linda Warren says
My thoughts exactly! Enjoy!
Gloria says
Fall is here. What a great recipe for weekend brunch. Great to serve on Thanksgiving or Christmas.