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St. Patrick’s Day is coming and if you’re wondering what to make, this This Baileys Irish Cream Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole makes a really great 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?
What I love about overnight baked french toast casserole is that it’s so easy! 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.
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 that HERE.
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 (Irish Cream) is the perfect non-alcoholic substitute for this recipe!
So, if you’re looking for an easy, fun and delicious St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch recipe, give this a overnight french toast casserole a try!
If you love Baileys Irish Cream, check out these 10 Baileys Irish Cream Desserts you need in your life!
Baileys Irish Cream Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Irish soda bread or thick french bread
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream *substitute Baileys coffee creamer Irish Cream (non-alcoholic)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup maple syrup * I use low sugar maple syrup
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-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
Nutrition
This recipe is part of The Country Cook’s Weekend Potluck!
Tom says
February 7, 2019 at 8:44 amGreat recipe. Going to make this soon.
Just wondering if it would freeze well.
Thanks.
Terri Gilson says
February 7, 2019 at 9:09 amThanks, Tom! I hope you enjoy it 🙂 I usually try to freeze my recipes, but I didn’t get a chance with this one. I think it would get a little mushier, as there are quite a few eggs in the recipe and cooked eggs run when they are frozen. So, freezing this one may not be ideal. However, let me know if you try it!
Tom says
February 7, 2019 at 9:19 amThanks for the response, Terri.
I will try freezing and let you know ow it turns out.
Terri Gilson says
February 7, 2019 at 9:37 amGreat!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
February 19, 2019 at 8:03 amI absolutely love this Terri! French toast bakes are one of my favourite things to make for brunch gatherings. And I’m also a huge fan of St. Patrick’s Day and all the food! Great recipe!
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:15 amThanks, Leanne!
marilyn @family food around the clock says
February 19, 2019 at 8:29 amBaked French toast! wow that sounds amazing and the recipe is very simple to make. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:15 amThanks, Marilyn! Yes, I love that it’s so simple to make!
Elaine says
February 19, 2019 at 10:06 amMake-ahead is the way to go for brunch gatherings! Love your substitution for “real” Bailey’s! This one will be devoured, for sure!
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:17 amThanks, Elaine. Yes, it’s great for potlucks! I brought it to a work potluck (real Baileys and all :)!
Colleen says
February 19, 2019 at 11:25 amI love to do make ahead french toast bakes for gatherings. This one with Bailey’s is a perfect St Patrick’s Day breakfast that I know will be a huge hit!
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:17 amThanks, Colleen! I hope you enjoy it!
Sabrina says
February 19, 2019 at 11:48 pmHow have I never thought of Bailey’s French toast?!?! Amazing, and baked French toast is totally the way to go for a crowd! Fabulous recipe, thank you 🙂
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:18 amThanks, Sabrina! Baileys is magical – it makes french toast even better 🙂
Denise@urbnspice says
February 20, 2019 at 11:22 pmI can think of a few Bailey loving family members who would love this Overnight French Toast brunch dish, Terri! I always love having make-ahead breakfast options in my back pocket. This one is getting pinned to try very soon. Many thanks for the St. Patrick’s inspiration.
Terri Gilson says
February 22, 2019 at 10:18 amThanks, Denise! I hope you like it!
Vanessa | Zest & Simmer says
February 25, 2019 at 8:37 amOooh I love french toast bakes! And the fact that this involves Baileys makes me love it even more. We’re away for St Patrick’s Day this year so I guess I’ll just have to make this even sooner 😉
Sarah L Czepizak says
March 13, 2019 at 6:36 pmHi! Should I leave the foil on to bake? Was also thinking about tearing the bread up instead of just having slices….not sure if it will affect bake time though….sounds delicious!
Terri Gilson says
March 13, 2019 at 7:54 pmHi Sarah! Yes, leave the foil on- I should clarify that 🙂 You could tear the bread up, but I am also not sure how that would affect it. Probably not much difference. Funny, when I brought it to my work potluck, my colleague wanted to try it with the bread cubes too. It’s just a preference. I prefer the big pieces personally, but go for it! Let me know how it turns out and I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by my blog… Terri
Mary anne says
March 16, 2019 at 5:39 amSounds delicious !! but does the bread get soggy overnight?
Terri Gilson says
March 16, 2019 at 7:21 amHi Mary Anne, it doesn’t because you use a very thick bread!