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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole with Eggs and Spinach Recipe

A comforting vegan breakfast casserole packed with plant-based ham, dairy-free cheese, spinach, and a fluffy chickpea-egg base — hearty, healthy, and totally brunch-worthy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Plant-based ham chopped – 1 cup
  • Spinach chopped – 2 cups
  • Onion chopped – 1 medium
  • Garlic minced – 2 cloves
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Plant-based cheese shredded – 1 cup
  • Chickpea flour – ¾ cup
  • Unsweetened almond milk – 1½ cups
  • Nutritional yeast – 2 tbsp
  • Black salt kala namak – ¼ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease your baking dish like it owes you money.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add chopped spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk chickpea flour, almond milk, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black salt, pepper, and regular salt until smooth.
  5. Add vegan ham, sautéed spinach, and half the cheese into the mixture. Stir until well combined.
  6. Pour everything into the baking dish and top with remaining vegan cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until firm, golden, and bubbly on top.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing — patience, darling, patience.
  9. Serve warm with hot sauce or a smug smile of accomplishment.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 310
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 14 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 15%
  • Calcium: 10%
  • Vitamin A: 18%
  • Vitamin C: 12%
  • Magnesium: 8%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Use smoked paprika for that “just-grilled” ham flavor.
  • Add mushrooms or bell peppers for more texture and flair.
  • For a creamy finish, drizzle vegan mayo before serving.
  • Make it ahead and store overnight — it reheats like a dream.
  • Warning: may cause sudden breakfast confidence and recipe requests.