Baileys French Toast Casserole

St. Patrick's Day is coming and if you're wondering what to make, this This Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Casserole makes a really great St. Patrick's Day breakfast or brunch potluck dish. I'd even eat it for dessert; it's that good!

It may be the Baileys talking but this is the best French toast casserole I've ever had! But Baileys makes everything better, doesn't it? This Bailey's French toast is a decadent French Toast that's perfect for St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch, Christmas morning brunch, Mother's Day brunch, any holiday brunch for that matter, or special occasions!

What I love about overnight baked French toast casserole is that it's so easy! And that is what makes it the best Baileys French Toast! It only takes a few minutes to prep the night before, then pop it in the oven when you get up and you have an amazing breakfast or brunch. However, when I brought it to work, I made it a day ahead, then reheated it.

🥘Ingredients

• Irish soda bread, thick French bread or Brioche
• large eggs
• half-and-half cream
• Bailey's Irish Cream *substitute Baileys coffee creamer Irish Cream (non-alcoholic)
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon
• maple syrup * I use low sugar maple syrup
• powdered sugar (optional)
• whipped cream (optional)
• green sprinkles (optional)

💭Does cooking alcohol remove alcohol?

The short answer is NO. Cooking does not necessarily remove alcohol. Although much of the alcohol evaporates during the cooking process, it depends on how much you use, the cooking process (when you add the alcohol) and the cooking time.  You can read more about cooking and alcohol evaporation HERE.

📖 Variations & Substitutions

Non- alcoholic substitute for Baileys Irish Cream

• The fact that some of the alcohol remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, some parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol. Baileys Coffee Creamer (affiliate link) is the perfect non-alcoholic substitute for this recipe!
• Toppings: optional toppings are chocolate or caramel sauce or syrup
• Irish Cream - you could use homemade Irish cream, if you prefer

This Baileys French Toast Casserole is the perfect St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch dish for a potluck. (Non-alcoholic substitute included.) I brought it to a work breakfast potluck and it was well-loved!

🍞Bread for Baileys French Toast

Irish soda bread, thick French bread or Brioche bread is the best bread to use for this Baileys French toast casserole because you need it to be thick enough to absorb the liquid and not disintegrate. However, you could substitute any type of thick white bread.

🥗 Side Dishes

This Baileys Irish Cream goes great with bacon, sausage, fresh berries or a fresh fruit salad! (shown below)

👪 Serving Size

This Baileys French Toast makes 8 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. If you half it, use a smaller casserole dish and if you double it, use 2 casserole dishes.

🍽Equipment

You'll need a 9X13 baking or casserole dish (affiliate link) for this Baileys Irish Cream French Toast recipe.

🌡️Storing & Reheating

Store: You can store this Irish Cream French Toast recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days after making it. You can also make it a couple of days in advance. *If you are making it in advance, I would suggest you bake it in a casserole dish, allow it to cool, then use Glad Press N' Seal to cover it until you are going to serve it (if you don't have a lid for your casserole dish). You can easily transport it like this to wherever you are serving it (this is what I do for work breakfast potlucks)

Reheat: Place in microwave (make sure your casserole dish is microwave safe!) and heat until warmed (about 5 minutes, depending on the power of the microwave). Then add whipped topping and sprinkles.

So, if you're looking for an easy, fun and delicious Baileys French toast recipe for your next brunch or St. Patrick's Day recipe, give this a Baileys Overnight French Toast Casserole a try!

And if you love French toast, give my French Toast Sandwich with Raspberry Cream a try!

If you love Baileys Irish Cream, check out these 10 Baileys Irish Cream Desserts you need in your life!

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📋 Baileys French Toast Casserole Recipe

This Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Casserole is an overnight casserole that's the perfect St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch dish for any holiday or potluck. This Bailey's French Toast can also be made non-alcoholic (substitute included).

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword baileys, Baileys Irish Cream, french toast, overnight casserole

Special Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Refrigeration 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 487kcal

Author Terri Gilson

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Ingredients

• 1 loaf Irish soda bread or thick french bread
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream *substitute Baileys coffee creamer Irish Cream (non-alcoholic)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup maple syrup * I use low sugar maple syrup

Garnish

• powdered sugar
• additional cinnamon
• whipped cream
• green sprinkles (optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Generously spray a casserole dish with non- stick cooking spray. Arrange slices of bread in a 9 X 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices in a casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half cream, Baileys Irish Cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup. Then beat with a whisk until blended thoroughly. 
• Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk and egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the layers. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight (about 8 hours)
• The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove from refrigerator, leave the foil on and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Garnish:

• Sprinkle additional cinnamon and powdered sugar on top, top with dollops of whipped cream and add green sprinkles/sparkling sugar, if desired. 
• Serve with additional maple syrup.

Notes

📖 Variations & Substitutions

Non- alcoholic substitute for Baileys Irish Cream

The fact that some of the alcohol remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, some parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol. Baileys Coffee Creamer (affiliate link) is the perfect non-alcoholic substitute for this recipe!

This Baileys French Toast Casserole is the perfect St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch dish for a potluck. (Non-alcoholic substitute included.) I brought it to a work breakfast potluck and it was well-loved!

🍞Bread for Baileys French Toast

Irish soda bread or thick French bread is the best bread to use for this French toast casserole because you need it to be thick enough to absorb the liquid and not disintegrate. However, you could substitute any type of thick white bread.

🌡️Storing & Reheating

Store: You can store this recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days after making it. You can also make it a couple of days in advance. *If you are making it in advance, I would suggest you bake it in a casserole dish, allow it to cool, then use Glad Press N' Seal to cover it until you are going to serve it (if you don't have a lid for your casserole dish). You can easily transport it like this to wherever you are serving it (this is what I do for work breakfast potlucks)

Reheat: Place in microwave (make sure your casserole dish is microwave safe!) and heat until warmed (about 5 minutes, depending on the power of the microwave). Then add whipped topping and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

📋 Baileys French Toast Casserole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 211mg70%

Sodium 566mg25%

Potassium 307mg9%

Carbohydrates 64g21%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 510IU10%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 219mg22%

Iron 3.9mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 3.9mg

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