Crock Pot French Toast

 Yields:  6-8     Prep Time:  20 minutes    Total Time:  3 hours 20 minutes

Cooking spray, for Crock Pot

1 large brioche (or challah), preferably Day-Old (better for firmness and not soagy toast)

8 large eggs

2 cups half and half

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp Kosher salt

small pinch nutmeg

Maple syrup, for serving

Powdered sugar, for serving

1.  Lightly grease the inside of Crock Pot with cooing spray.  Slice brioche into thick slices then quarter each slice.  Place bread in Crock Pot.

2.  In a large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg and beat until well combined.  Pour egg mixture over bread, folding bread gently to make sure each piece is coated.

3.  Cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until thd French toast is warm and cooked through.

4.  Serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar.