One of my favorite breakfast recipes is this Instant Pot French Toast Casserole.

All the flavors of classic French Toast wrapped up in an easy to make and easy to cook casserole.

When I purchased my first Instant Pot 6 quart Duo, making breakfast in it was the furthest thing from my mind.

I had planned on using it solely for dinners that took a long time to cook using traditional cooking methods. And I wasn’t disappointed! Roast Beef, Chili, Ribs, you name it and I have tried them all!

However, I never imagined that I would be making breakfast recipes in it as well.

But when I made my first breakfast casserole and frittata, I was hooked!

instant pot breakfast frittata — Breakfast Frittata made in the Instant Pot.

So I decided to expand my recipes and give Instant Pot French Toast Casserole a try.

And I have to admit, I could eat this dish every day!!! Okay, maybe not everyday, but it is absolutely delicious!

How to Make Instant Pot French Toast Casserole

However, in order to make this recipe, you must first understand that it is considered a Pot-In-Pot recipe.

cubed bread — Use a thicker bread, like this Texas Toast bread, for this recipe whenever possible.

This simply means that the casserole is made in another dish that is lowered into the liner of the Instant Pot.

So the first step is to find an oven-safe dish that fits comfortably inside your Instant Pot. We use a 7 inch round CorningWare dish for pot-in-pot recipes.

Next, it is time to cube the bread. We like to use either Challah bread or Texas toast. Thicker bread is best to use for French Toast as it will hold up better in the Instant Pot during the cooking process.

french toast liquid — Whisk together the seasonings and liquid ingredients until incorporated.

However, if all you have on hand is standard white bread, by all means you can still make it work.

The key is to try to leave your bread cubes out overnight to let them dry out a bit. Or place them in an oven that is heated at 200°F until the bread is dried, but not toasted.

Next, put the bread in the 7 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with oil to prevent sticking.

Now mix together the milk and egg mixture and pour it on top. Be sure to gently push the bread down so that the top of the bread is damp.

Cover With Foil

Spray aluminum foil with non-stick spray and place it tightly over the dish. This will help the French Toast from gaining too much moisture while it cooks in the Instant Pot.

Lower the dish onto the trivet that came with the pressure cooker. Lock the lid in place and move the valve to the SEALING position.

Once the pot has come to pressure and the cook time has expired, let the pot sit and Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes.

Crisp The Top

Now remove the dish from the Instant Pot and carefully remove the foil.

Because this French Toast is made in the Instant Pot, it will be quite moist. However, it is easy to crisp the top of the French Toast Casserole.

If you have the crisper lid remove the water in your Instant Pot and place the dish back in the Instant Pot on the trivet. Crisp the top until nice and golden brown.

crisped top — If you have the crisper lid, you can brown the top of your French Toast Casserole right in the Instant Pot. Otherwise brown the top under a broiler in your oven.

However, if you don’t have the crisper lid, simply place your French Toast Casserole under a broiler for a few minutes.

Then scoop and serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup for a delicious, easy to make breakfast!

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