French Toast Casserole (Crock Pot)
Makes (homes):
14 (1/2 cup) portions
5 quart crock pot
Makes (centers):
56 (1/2 cup) portions
20 quart electric roaster
Ingredients (homes):
- 14 oz (about 15 slices) bread, use whole wheat for WG
- 7 large eggs (OR 1 1/3 cups liquid whole eggs)
- 16 fl. oz. (OR 2 cups) milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter/margarine
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Ingredients (centers):
- 3 lbs. 8 oz. bread, use whole wheat for WG
- 28 large eggs (OR 5 2/3 cups liquid whole eggs)
- 64 fl. oz. (OR 8 cups) milk
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup melted butter/margarine
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Coat the crock pot/roaster with nonstick spray. Place bread in the bottom.
- Beat together all remaining ingredients. Gently pour over the bread, coating all slices.
- Cook until set and browned (a food thermometer must read at least 165 degrees F), about 2 hours on high or 5 hours on low for a 5 quart crock pot.
- Portion with a 1/2 cup (#8) scoop for ages 6+. Use a 1/4 cup (#16) scoop for ages 1-5.
- Serving suggestions: Top with a serving of fruit, (1/4 cup for 1-2 year olds or 1/2 cup for ages 3 and older at breakfast) such as strawberries, bananas, apple slices, or cherries.
Serve:
1/2 cup (#8 scoop) to each child ages 6+ at breakfast or snack.
1/4 cup (#16 scoop) to each child ages 1-5 at breakfast or snack.
Meal:
Breakfast
CACFP Credit:
Grain
Record on your menu as:
Bread (Bread and Bread Alternate Food List # 05)
Source:
Adapted from: recipesthatcrock.com, 2022; from the DCR newsletter April/May 2023.