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Slow Cooker Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is a cozy and delicious breakfast treat perfect for autumn and holiday mornings. Featuring cubed French bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard, topped with a fragrant crumb topping, and slow-cooked to creamy perfection. Serve it warm with powdered sugar or maple syrup for a comforting start to your day.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

  • 1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground cloves

Crumble Topping

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cloves

To Serve

  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Cut and add bread cubes: Cut the French bread loaf into 1- to 2-inch cubes and place them evenly in the slow cooker, forming the base layer for the casserole.
  3. Make the pumpkin custard mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the half and half, pumpkin puree, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and ground cloves until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Pour custard over bread: Evenly pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread cubes in the slow cooker, pressing down gently with a spatula or spoon to help the bread absorb the liquid thoroughly.
  5. Prepare the crumble topping: In a small bowl, use a fork or pastry cutter to combine the brown sugar, salted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until the mixture becomes crumbly and well mixed.
  6. Add crumble topping: Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the soaked bread and pumpkin custard in the slow cooker.
  7. Cook the casserole: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the casserole is fully set, cooked through, and the topping is slightly browned.
  8. Serve: Serve the casserole warm, either plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with the maple syrup for added sweetness and flavor.

Notes

  • For best results, use a loaf of day-old French bread which will absorb the custard better.
  • You can substitute half and half with whole milk or evaporated milk for a lighter version.
  • Adjust the spices to taste; more cinnamon or nutmeg can be added for stronger flavor.
  • If the crumble topping is too dense, try cutting the butter into smaller pieces before mixing.
  • Ensure the slow cooker is set on low for even cooking and to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/slow-cooker-pumpkin-french-toast-casserole-recipe/