INSTRUCTIONS
1. Spray a 4-5 quart slow cooker with nonstick baking spray.
2. Cut baked Pillsbury French Bread loaves into 3/4-inch cubes. Spread on a clean baking sheet. Bake in an oven preheated to 225°F for 30-40 minutes, or until bread is dried out and crisp.
3. Place the bread into your prepared slow cooker.
4. In a blender, combine milk, eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Drizzle entire mixture over the bread in the slow cooker.
5. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the brown sugar, butter, and nuts. Sprinkle mixture over the top of the bread.
6. Set slow cooker to low. Cover and cook for 4-5 hours.
7. 20 minutes before serving, remove the lid of the slow cooker and allow the french toast to cool and set.