Ingredients

8

cups 1-inch cubes day-old French bread

1/2

cup raisins, if desired

2

cups milk

4

eggs

1

cup sugar

1/4

cup butter, melted

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

1/4

teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8

teaspoon salt

Whipped cream, if desired

Preparation

Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.

Place bread and raisins in slow cooker.

In medium bowl, beat milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt with whisk; pour over bread and raisins. Toss to evenly coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Toss again to make sure custard is evenly distributed.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.