# Burger Bun Breakfasts This French Toast Crock-Pot Uses Discarded Hamburger Buns By Erin Fox | Published 2015-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-crockpot References: [fb-1.sfglobe](http://fb-1.sfglobe.com/2015/01/14/simple-recipe-turns-leftover-bread-into-french-toast-using-crockpot/?src=fbfan_32175&k=cooking&t=k) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LYG14ijZgg) As the lingering thought of [Sunday morning brunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettergoods-breakfast-brunch) dances in your head, why not try the French Toast Crock-Pot recipe? The best part of the recipe is that it uses hamburger buns instead of white sliced bread which makes this recipe perfect for the day after any [Saturday BBQ party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-onion-soup-burgers). Start by peeling the buns apart and tossing them into the crock-pot. In a separate bowl beat together eggs, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Pour this mixture over your buns and turn your slow cooker on low and leave for 10-12 hours. The end result is a scrumptious alternative to your favorite brunch item. With the French Toast Crock-Pot recipe, be prepared to dive into a fresh batch of [hamburger bun french toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-french-toast) first thing when you wake up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Bread Recipes:** Discover innovative ways to use different types of bread in recipes, such as using hamburger buns for French toast. - **Creative Brunch Options:** Explore new and exciting breakfast dishes that push the boundaries of traditional brunch ingredients, like the French Toast Crock-Pot made with hamburger buns. - **Sustainable Food Practices:** Embrace sustainable cooking methods that reduce food waste by repurposing leftover items, like using discarded hamburger buns for a delicious breakfast. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for food businesses to develop innovative and sustainable recipes, such as using alternative bread options like hamburger buns in breakfast dishes. - **Cookware and Kitchen Appliances:** Inventive kitchen appliances and tools that cater to unique recipes and cooking methods, like a specialized crock-pot designed for slow-cooking breakfast dishes. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Companies can explore eco-friendly packaging solutions to reduce food waste and promote the use of leftover ingredients in cooking, like packaging hamburger buns with instructions for French toast recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Croissant-Like Burger Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-butter-croissant-buns.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-sliders.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-slider.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [Caramelized French Toast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crme-brule-french-toast.md) - [French Toast-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-cookies.md) - [Croissant-Style Bakery Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-toast.md) - [Baked Berry French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-berry-french-toast-bake.md) - [All-in-One Breakfast Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-breakfast-burger.md)