Crockpot Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This Crockpot Blueberry French Toast Casserole recipe is as easy as it gets.

Made with frozen blueberries and French bread, this casserole is sweet and savory with a tart burst of blueberries in every bite.

What is Blueberry French Toast Casserole?

Blueberry French Toast Casserole is the perfect combination of blueberries and French toast slow cooked together to perfection.

I like how easy it is to make this great tasting breakfast or brunch recipe.

Have you tried my Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe?

That easy Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe is a simple four ingredient breakfast or brunch meal that can be made in about 25 minutes. Both this blueberry French toast breakfast casserole and that sheet pan pancake recipe would go perfect when served together when you have a hungry morning crowd to feed.

Make cleanup even easier when you are done serving your breakfast casserole by using a slow cooker liner. You can find a selection of slow cooker liners here.

Why we love slow cooker French Toast Casserole.

This is basically a 'dump and cook' recipe. You simple 'dump' the ingredients into your slow cooker and set it to cook.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Blueberry French toast is a meal in itself.
• You can serve eight people breakfast or brunch with this recipe.
• This slow cooker recipe can be prepared the night before, refrigerated, and then slow cooked.
• Blueberry French toast can be served as is or with a bit of syrup on top.
• Leftovers taste great any time of the day, including for dessert with a scoop of ice cream on the side.
• This recipe is made with basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Ingredients needed to make Crockpot French Toast with Blueberries.

• Brown Sugar. Makes this French Toast sweet.
• Ground Cinnamon. Adds a touch of flavor the the casserole.
• Butter. Your butter should be melted. If you are using unsalted butter, you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the butter.
• French Bread. The bread should be sliced into 1 to 1 ½ inch slices.
• Blueberries . Using frozen blueberries will help them keep their structure better when slow cooking.
• Eggs. Use room temperature eggs.
• Milk. Whole or 2% milk adds more moisture to this dish than a lower fat version.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor balance.

Tips for making the best blueberry French toast casserole.

French bread was used in making my casserole as it is a dense and firm bread. Alternative kinds of bread that could work in this recipe include brioche or challah as they can hold up to the moisture from the eggs and milk.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Blueberries work great in this recipe. Other berries, such as frozen raspberries or blackberries, could also work with or instead of the blueberries.
2. You can prepare this recipe in your slow cooker and then refrigerate it overnight. I would let the slow cooker sit at room temperature for a few minutes if it is really cold.
3. I have a recipe for Homemade Ground Cinnamon here.For a autumnal vibe, you can use Allspice Blend
4. Moisture is the key to making this recipe successful. Make sure that you cover your slow cooker to prevent the moisture from escaping, which can result in a dry casserole.

How to make Crockpot Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Prep Time : 10 minutes .
Bake Time 3-4 hours .
Servings : 8 servings .

1. Prepare. Prep your slow cooker as desired, Nonstick spray or liners can work.
2. Bottom Layer. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter until it takes on a 'sandy' appearance- image 2. Then evenly spread HALF this mixture over the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Bread. Over the brown sugar layer, place the bread so that it covers the bottom of the slow cooker. You can cut the bread as needed to fill in any gaps.
4. Blueberries. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of the remaining brown sugar mixture over the bread. Then top this with a half cup of the blueberries and then a layer of bread slices. Repeat this step until all of the berries have been used- image 3.
5. Custard. To make the custard layer, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Then pour this mixture over the the ingredients in the slow cooker so that it can soak into the bread slices.
6. Chill. Cover and refrigerate your blueberry casserole or up to overnight.
7. Slow Cook. Slow cook your casserole on low until done. Your casserole is done when the bread is tender and the custard layer is set (three to four hours, depending on the size of your slow cooker).
8. Serve. When your casserole is done slow cooking, let it set for about 15 minutes before serving. This will help make it easier to serve.

Expert Tip 👉 Cooking times can vary depending on the size of your slow cooker. You can insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean (no runny egg) it should be done. You can also run a rubber spatula around the edges of the slow cooker to loosen it from the sides of the slow cooker and assure that it has set.

How to store French toast casserole.

Once your French toast casserole has fully set, it should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, this casserole should keep for up to a few days when refrigerate or a few months when frozen.

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Crockpot Blueberry French Toast Casserole, a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe made with blueberries and French bread.

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