Is it breakfast or is it dessert? Slow Cooker Pumpkin Waffle Casserole is both! This incredible dish is everything you love about fall wrapped into one cozy recipe.
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This incredible dish, made with frozen waffles, pumpkin puree, and warm fall spices is like pumpkin pie meets French toast. All without turning on the oven.
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📝Shopping list
Below is a list of the ingredients you'll need to make this new family favorite. For quantities and full preparation instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Frozen waffles quartered (if you have a waffle maker, you can make your own. You know I am WAAAY too lazy for that!)
- Milk of choice - I use almond
- Eggs
- Pure pumpkin puree - canned or homemade (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- Dark brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger powder, ground cloves
Pro-Tip
For extra texture, use thick Belgian waffles or multigrain waffles
💜Why use your slow cooker for this recipe
- Hand off cooking - Let your slow cooker do the work. No need to babysit the oven
- Make-ahead friendly - Let it soak overnight and cook fresh in the morning.
- Anytime treat - Serve for breakfast, brunch, or top with ice cream for dessert.
Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Prepare your slow cooker for this pumpkin waffle bake by coating it with a non-stick agent. Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Olive oil and avocado oil are my go-to coatings.
NOTE: Some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface. Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface. Check your slow cooker's manual if you have any concerns.
Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner to make this pumpkin brunch casserole.
Get Cooking
- 🧇 Cut waffles into quarters and set aside.
- 🧇 In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
- 🧇 Pour the pumpkin mixture over the waffles and stir gently. Do not stir vigorously as this will cause the waffles to break apart.
- 🧇 Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator anywhere from 2 hours to overnight.
- 🧇 Add the pumpkin waffle recipe to a greased slow cooker
- 🧇 Cover and cook on high heat for 2.5 - 3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
- 🧇 Serve warm right out of your slow cooker
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🍽Serving ideas
There are so many delicious ways to serve this crock pot dish, I couldn't possibly list them all. Here are some whole family favorites:
- Topped with whipped cream
- Dotted with chocolate chips
- Sprinkled with powdered sugar
- Drizzled with pure maple syrup
- Next to a scoop of vanilla ice cream (it is also delicious with salted caramel!)
- Sprinkled with chopped nuts
- Topped with sliced bananas or other fresh fruit
🔁Substitution suggestions
- Use one tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice in place of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
- I use almond milk with this recipe, but dairy whole milk, fat-free milk, or oat milk all work as well.
- Try using chocolate chip waffles for a delicious change!
- Not in the mood for waffles, slow cooker pumpkin bread pudding is another great make-ahead fall breakfast/dessert.
Storing
Store leftovers of your pumpkin French toast casserole in an airtight container. They will do very well in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Alternatively, they can be frozen for 2-3 months.
Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave (I won't judge if you eat it cold).
😉Hints & hacks
- If you love all things pumpkin, you need to try pumpkin soup, pumpkin chili, and pumpkin butter.
- Although I am a big fan of slow cooker liners, I often forgo them when making slow cooker pumpkin waffle casserole. When serving to guests right out of the slow cooker vessel, it is much nicer looking without a liner. Regardless of which method you use, you should spray either your slow cooker pot or liner with a non-stick spray.
- If your slow cooker cooks unevenly (as some of mine do), try rotating the pot halfway through cooking. Just lift the pot out of the cooking element and turn it 180 degrees before placing it back in. This will help even things out.
- In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!
- Don't forget to turn on (and plug in!) your slow cooker!
❓FAQ
Yes! You can prep it the night before and let it soak overnight in the fridge. In the morning, toss it in your slow cooker and walk away.
Thicker frozen waffles such as Belgian or multigrain waffles hold up best and give a great texture. But, any frozen waffle will be delicious! Homemade waffles are also fine-just make sure they're cooled before using
I do! I prefer almond milk. Oat or another plant-based milk is great too. I also like to serve it with almond milk ice cream.
Yes, but the texture will be less custardy. Either way, it will have that great pumpkin pie spice flavor you're after.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Waffle Casserole
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Equipment
- Mixing Spoon and bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 24 frozen waffles quartered
- 2 cups milk of choice I use almond
- 6 eggs
- 15 oz pumpkin puree about 1¾ cups if using homemade
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Cut 24 frozen waffles quarters and set aside in a bowl or zipper top bag
- In a separate bowl, use a whisk to beat together 2 cups milk of choice, 6 eggs, 15 oz pumpkin puree,½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger powder, and¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pour egg mixture over waffles.
- If time allows, let the mixture sit for 2 - 10 hours. (you can skip this step if you aren't making this dish in advance)
- Place waffle mixture into a greased slow cooker and cook on high for 2½ - 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- Serve warm with anything from maple syrup to ice cream and enjoy!
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