Description
Ingredients
For this eggless breakfast casserole, you’ll need:
Base Ingredients:
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
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- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
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- ½ teaspoon baking soda
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- 1 teaspoon salt
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- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (adds a subtle “eggy” flavor)
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- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 teaspoon onion powder
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- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
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- 1¾ cups plant-based milk (I use oat milk, but any will work)
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- ¼ cup vegetable oil
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- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Mix-ins:
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- 1 cup shredded vegan cheese (or regular if not dairy-free)
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- 1 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
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- ½ pound plant-based breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or regular sausage)
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- 1 red bell pepper, diced
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- 1 small onion, diced
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- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray. I like to line mine with parchment paper with overhang on the sides for easy removal, but this is optional.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until it wilts. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until smooth. The apple cider vinegar might cause the milk to curdle slightly – this is normal and helps create a tender casserole.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
Gently fold in the shredded cheese, thawed hash browns, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and fresh chives. This is where the magic happens – all these ingredients will create a casserole so flavorful, no one will miss the eggs!
Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula. Top with an additional sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should be slightly crispy, and the center should be set but still moist.
Allow the casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. This resting time is important for the casserole to set properly. Garnish with additional fresh chives and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
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