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Vegetarian Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Vegetarian Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole to Start Your Day

This Vegetarian Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead meal that's colorful, flavorful, and sure to please a crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 20 ounces Hash Browns both fresh and frozen work well
  • 8 large Eggs can substitute with egg alternatives for vegan option
  • 1 cup Skim Milk can substitute with 2% or whole milk
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper mix of red and green recommended
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion consider sweet onions for a milder taste
  • 2 stalks Green Onion can substitute with chives
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is recommended
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese can swap for cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese part-skim options can make it lighter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground black pepper recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika adds an exciting twist
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for greasing and roasting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Spread hash browns evenly in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) after removing the hash browns.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, skim milk, bell pepper, onion, green onion, garlic, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  5. Layer half of the cheese over the baked hash browns, pour the egg mixture on top, and sprinkle remaining cheese over it.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until the egg is set and the top is bubbly.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead and stored for quick meals. Leftovers reheated beautifully.

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