Vegan Breakfast Casserole (2024)

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❤️ Why make this recipe

This tofu breakfast casserole is great for holiday brunch or to feed a large group of people. It's great because you can prep it the day before and then bake it before serving.

This vegan tater tot casserole is always a hit with the whole family and is especially loved by kids.

🧾 Ingredients and substitutions

• Tofu -this is the base of this recipe that you need to use to replace the eggs. Usehigh proteinor extra firm tofu. The more firm, the better.
• Nutritional Yeast -for a cheesy flavor and added nutrition.Read my post aboutnutritional yeastif you want to know more.
• Vegan Butter -to add richness to the casserole.
• Soy Milk -or any plain flavored plant-based milk to thin out the tofu and make it into a very thick batter. (The amount will vary depending on the firmness of your tofu).
• Salt and black pepper -to flavor the tofu. I like to add a dash of red pepper flakes to give the casserole a little spice too. You can use black salt to give the tofu a more eggy flavor if you wish.
• Vegan Cheese -you can use your favorite store-bought vegan cheese or use one of my homemade vegan cheeses like vegan mozzarella or vegan cheddar cheese.
• Oil -any neutral oil will work to saute the onions, mushrooms, and peppers.
• Onion -for flavor. You can leave them out if you don't like them, but it adds a lot of flavor to the whole dish.
• Mushrooms -for flavor and texture. (optional but recommended).
• Spinach - optional to add nutrients.
• Green Bell Peppers - you can also use orange or red bell peppers too.
• Vegan Sausage - you can use any store-bought vegan breakfast sausage that you want or make your own with my seitan sausage recipe or my gluten-free TVP sausage crumbles.
• Bacon Bits -or diced smart bacon for flavor. (Most store-bought bacon bits are actually vegan or you can easily make your ownvegan bacon bitswith my recipe). (This is also optional, but they give the quiche a nice smokey flavor).
• Tater Tots - or hash brown potatoes for topping the casserole. (This is optional so feel free to omit them if you wish.) You can also use sweet potato tots if you wish.

🔪 Helpful tools

• A Food Processor - for blending the tofu mixture.
• A Large Frying Pan - for frying the sausage and veggies.
• A Casserole Dish - or a lasagna pan or any large baking dish to bake the casserole in.

🥄 How to make a vegan breakfast casserole

Step 1 - Preheat your oven to 350° F (176° C) (if baking immediately).

Step 2 - Dice 1 medium onion and saute it in 1 tbsp of oil over low heat until translucent.

Step 3 - Add 2 cups of diced mushrooms and 1 diced green pepper, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt, and continue to saute until they begin to release their juices.

👩🏻‍🍳 Pro Tips

• This makes a very large casserole meant to serve a large crowd. Feel free to cut the recipe in half and bake it in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

How to make a gluten-free vegan breakfast casserole?

To make this gluten-free be sure to use a brand of gluten-free sausage in the tofu mixture. Also, if you are using store-bought cheese, be sure to check the label, some brands contain gluten.

How do I prep tofu breakfast casserole ahead of time?

You can easily get the casserole prepped ahead of time and bake it the morning before serving. Simply follow steps 1-8 and then cover the casserole with foil and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking. Before baking cover the top with frozen tater tots and then bake for an additional 10 minutes to account for it being cold.

📋 Vegan breakfast casserole recipe