Description
This Slow Cooker French Toast Pudding is a comforting and easy breakfast dish that combines the classic flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar with soft, custardy bread cooked gently in a slow cooker. Perfect for a hands-off morning, it results in a luscious, warm pudding topped with a crisp surface, especially delightful when drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1/2 package White Sandwich Bread (about 8 slices)
Custard Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- Butter (to taste, for greasing slow cooker)
- Maple syrup (to taste, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Rub the inside of the slow cooker pot with butter to prevent sticking. Then, line the bottom with non-stick baking paper to make removing the pudding easier after cooking.
- Make the custard mixture: In a mixing jug, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Assemble the French toast pudding: Dip each slice of white sandwich bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated but not overly soggy. Arrange the dipped bread slices evenly at the base of the slow cooker. Once all slices are placed, pour any leftover custard mixture evenly over the top to saturate the bread further.
- Cook the pudding: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the lowest setting for at least 6 hours. This slow cooking process allows the custard to set gently and the bread to absorb the flavors without drying out.
- Crisp the surface: After the initial cooking time, remove the lid and continue to cook on low for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. This step helps crisp up the surface of the pudding, adding texture contrast to the creamy interior.
- Serve: Carefully lift the pudding out of the slow cooker using the baking paper. Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top for added sweetness and flavor. Enjoy your comforting, slow-cooked French toast pudding!
Notes
- Using non-stick baking paper makes it easier to remove the pudding from the slow cooker without breaking.
- Feel free to substitute white sandwich bread with brioche or challah for a richer flavor and texture.
- For extra richness, you can replace part of the milk with cream or evaporated milk.
- Adjust brown sugar quantity based on desired sweetness level.
- Maple syrup is optional but highly recommended for serving.
- The slow cooking time ensures a custardy texture; do not rush by increasing the heat setting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Slow Cooker French Toast Pudding, Breakfast Pudding, Slow Cooker Breakfast, Cinnamon French Toast, Egg Custard Breakfast
