Best Slow Cooker Apple French Toast Recipes

SLOW-COOKER CARAMEL APPLE FRENCH TOAST

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Put leftover French or challah bread to good use with this decadent French toast layered with apples, brown sugar, pecans and butter-lots of butter. Pass the syrup, whipped cream and berries, please!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Breakfast

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

10 cups cubed (3/4-inch) French or challah bread
8 eggs
2 cups (1 pint) half-and-half
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons butter, softened
3 apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (3/4-inch pieces)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Powdered Sugar, Maple syrup or salted caramel topping, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 300°F. On large cookie sheet, spread bread cubes. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until dry.
Line sides of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray. (See tip.)
In large bowl, beat remaining French Toast ingredients. Fold in bread cubes to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, folding occasionally.
In 8-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add apples; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together remaining 6 tablespoons butter and remaining Apple-Pecan Filling ingredients until crumbly.
Spoon half of bread mixture (about 4 cups) into slow cooker. Top with half of the apples. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers.
Cover; cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours on Low heat setting or until temperature reaches 160°F and center is set.
Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW COOKER APPLE FRENCH TOAST

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Mmm, French toast with apples--what could be better on a chilly morning? This is perfect for a late breakfast or brunch when you're not in a hurry. Recipe & Photo: allfreeslowcookerrecipes.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Other Breakfast

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 c butter
2 medium granny smith apples, cored and chopped
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c pure maple syrup
1 loaf challah bread (about 1 lb.) cut into cubes
6 large eggs
2 c milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

1. In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter. Cook the apples, pecans, walnuts, brown sugar, and syrup in the butter for 10 minutes, stirring often. Place the apple mixture into a slow cooker.
2. Place the bread in a large bowl; set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and stir to coat. Add the bread mixture to the slow cooker and stir.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Drizzle additional maple syrup on top, if desired.