Turn leftover hamburger buns into a slow cooker favorite
Slow Cooker French Toast is a delightful and innovative way to utilize leftover buns, turning them into a delicious and comforting breakfast or brunch dish. This method not only reduces food waste but also offers a convenient and hands-off cooking process perfect for busy mornings. With a combination of simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can transform ordinary hamburger buns into a golden, flavorful French toast that everyone will love.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter or cooking spray | As needed |
| Eggs | 6 |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | ¼ cup |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Hamburger buns | 4-6 |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Grease the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
- Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until well mixed.
- Dunking Buns: Dunk the hamburger buns into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Layering: Place the soaked buns at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pouring Mixture: Pour any remaining egg mixture over the buns.
- Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours until the buns are golden.
- Serving: Serve the French toast with butter and maple syrup.
