Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns

Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    10

Wake up to a symphony of savory flavors with this vibrant Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole. Crispy hash browns form the perfect golden crust, cradling a medley of sautéed vegetables, hearty vegetarian sausage, and a luscious cheddar-infused egg custard. Topped with fresh tomato and parsley, this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for brunch, holidays, or any day you crave a comforting and delicious start.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    115 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    408 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9 1/2-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

02

Step

Press hash browns into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared dish. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and crisp all over, 35 to 45 minutes. Note that the top edges will brown very quickly and become very dark; you can cut that away it it becomes too dark.

04

Step

When the hash browns are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add sausage; cook and stir until crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid from the skillet.

05

Step

Remove hash browns from the oven. Scoop veggie mixture on top.

06

Step

Combine 4 eggs and 2 egg whites in a bowl with Cheddar cheese and hot sauce. Mix until eggs just come together without being frothy. Pour over veggie mixture and spread evenly.

07

Step

Return to the oven and bake until eggs are just set, 10 to 12 minutes.

08

Step

Remove from the oven and spread sliced tomato over top. Lightly season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Return to the oven for 1 minute.

09

Step

Slide a spatula around the edges and slice into 8 pieces. Serve hot.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the hash brown crust before baking.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Spinach, zucchini, or sun-dried tomatoes would be delicious additions.
If you don't have vegetarian sausage on hand, you can substitute with crumbled tofu or a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
To prevent the top from browning too quickly, you can tent the casserole with foil during the last few minutes of baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Luella Mueller

    I'm not usually a fan of vegetarian sausage, but it was surprisingly good in this casserole. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Sabryna Lind

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this casserole. It's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

  • Estrella Purdy

    The hot sauce adds a nice touch of heat. I used a chipotle hot sauce for a smoky flavor.

  • Anabelle Parisian

    I made this ahead of time and baked it the next morning. It was a lifesaver!

  • Chadd Kozey

    I made this for a brunch with friends, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors and textures.

  • Cheyenne Bernhard

    I added some roasted red peppers and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to mine. It was delicious!

  • Rudy Stark

    Easy to follow recipe and the results were amazing! Thanks for sharing.

  • Garnett Schroeder

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family absolutely loved it. The hash brown crust is genius!

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