Pressure cooker french toast casserole is a delicious breakfast, made in the Instant Pot or oven. You’ll love the crunchy, sweet streusel topping!

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The line of waiting patrons hugs the building, wrapping around the block.  Seasoned locals and curious tourists stand together, eager to enjoy some of Nashville’s finest breakfast.

Nobody questions the length of the line or complains about the wait.  This is understood as a normal part of local culture.

The Pancake Pantry is a Nashville institution, and it’s not hard to see why.  Their extensive list of delicious pancakes is enough to make anyone swoon.

But more often that not, I don’t order the pancakes.  That’s because I discovered their french toast.

It’s perfect in every way–lightly crispy on the outside but soft and pillowy on the inside.  It’s not overly sweet, which allows the syrup to accentuate its decadence.

French toast has always been a favorite breakfast of mine.  Whether it’s the basic sandwich-bread-dipped-in-eggs variety of my childhood, or a dressed-up version from the Pancake Pantry, there’s something about its sweetness that is an inviting way to begin the day.

Several years ago, I began making baked french toast as a delicious breakfast option for my family for weekends or special occasions.  I really liked how I could assemble it the night before and then bake it in the morning, saving precious moments for sleep.  I love to top it with some streusel for a bit of added crunch, then drizzle it with some warm syrup.

Recently, I decided to try making a version in my Instant Pot.  It worked wonderfully!  When tweaking a recipe like this for the pressure cooker, it’s important to consider how much liquid you’re using, since there isn’t nearly as much evaporation as there is when cooking in a dry oven.

The resulting pressure cooker french toast was a soft and sweet casserole, which I topped with streusel and popped in the oven for a few minutes to crisp up.  So yummy!

Today I’m sharing the recipe for this pressure cooker french toast–and just in case you don’t have an Instant Pot (what are you waiting for? 😉), I’m also including directions for you to prepare this in an oven.

The best part?  You don’t even have to wait in line for it!

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How to Make Pressure Cooker French Toast Casserole

You’ll start by layering some bread pieces in a prepared baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together some eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour the mixture over the bread, allowing it to soak in for a few minutes.

Add some water into the insert pot of the Instant Pot, then use a foil sling to lower the pan onto the trivet in the insert pot. Cook for 25 minutes at high pressure, followed by a quick release of pressure.

Carefully remove the dish from the Instant Pot and start preheating the oven.

Prepare a streusel topping and sprinkle it over the french toast casserole. Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven, allowing the topping to crisp up.

Serve warm with syrup, berries, whipped cream, or whatever you desire!

How to Make French Toast Casserole Without a Pressure Cooker

You can prepare the bread and liquid as described above, then top with the streusel topping. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Recommended Equipment:

• Instant Pot (I have the DUO60 model, but there are several options) or another electric pressure cooker
• Baking dish to fit into your Instant Pot (I used this cheesecake pan)

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Yield: 4-6 servings

French Toast Casserole in the Pressure Cooker or Oven

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French Toast Casserole in the pressure cooker is a tasty breakfast, with sugar and spice and everything nice!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• Loaf of French bread (approx. 12-15 oz), sliced
• 1 cup milk (increase to 1 1/4 cups if baking in oven)
• 1/4 cup cream
• 5 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• For the Streusel:
• 1/8 cup flour
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbs butter

Instructions

Pressure Cooker Instructions:

1. Prepare a baking dish (be sure it will fit in your pressure cooker) by greasing it and lining the outside with foil (if using a cheesecake pan). Layer bread slices in dish.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour over bread in dish, allowing a few minutes for the bread to soak up the mixture.
3. Prepare a foil sling by folding an 18-inch piece of foil in thirds lengthwise to create a long strip for easily lowering and raising the pan into and out of the pressure cooker.
4. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the insert pot of your pressure cooker and set the trivet in place.
5. Using the foil sling, lower the dish into the insert pot and place it on the trivet. Close lid and set vent to sealed position.
6. Use the Manual or Pressure Cook setting to select a 25 minute cook time at high pressure.
7. Once cook time is complete, perform a quick pressure release. Once the valve has dropped and pressure has released, carefully open the lid and use foil sling to remove dish from insert pot.
8. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare the streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks, forming a crumbly mixture.
9. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top of the french toast casserole. Place dish into preheated oven, baking until streusel is browned (alternatively, you can place dish under the broiler for a few minutes until browned--just watch it carefully!).
10. Serve warm with syrup or other desired toppings.

Oven Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Layer slices of bread into a greased 8x8" baking dish.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour over bread in dish, allowing a few minutes for the bread to soak up the mixture.
4. Prepare streusel by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add butter, using a pastry cutter or two forks to combine into a crumbly mixture.
5. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top of the bread. Transfer to oven and bake 40-45 minutes.
6. Serve warm with syrup or other desired toppings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 590mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 16g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

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