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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Recipe

A golden, savory vegan breakfast casserole made with crispy hash browns, chickpea “eggs,” and melted dairy-free cheese — cozy, crunchy, and deliciously satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen hash browns – 4 cups
  • Olive oil – 1½ tbsp
  • Onion chopped – 1 medium
  • Bell pepper chopped – 1 cup
  • Garlic minced – 2 cloves
  • Chickpea flour – ¾ cup
  • Unsweetened almond milk – 1½ cups
  • Nutritional yeast – 2 tbsp
  • Black salt kala namak – ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Vegan cheese shredded – 1 cup
  • Paprika – ½ tsp

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease your baking dish — because nothing ruins mornings like sticking hash browns.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft and lightly caramelized.
  3. Add frozen hash browns and cook for 5 minutes until slightly golden and irresistible.
  4. In a bowl, whisk chickpea flour, almond milk, nutritional yeast, black salt, turmeric, pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine the hash brown mixture with the chickpea batter and half of the vegan cheese. Mix well — it should look like comfort.
  6. Pour the mixture into your baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and dust with paprika for that Insta-worthy finish.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes until golden, bubbly, and crisp on top.
  9. Let it rest for 10 minutes — yes, patience is a breakfast virtue.
  10. Slice, serve, and prepare for applause from anyone lucky enough to taste it.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 330
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 10 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 12%
  • Calcium: 9%
  • Vitamin C: 14%
  • Vitamin A: 10%
  • Magnesium: 8%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or vegan sausage for extra flair.
  • For ultimate crispiness, broil the top for 2 minutes before serving.
  • Leftovers? Heat them in an air fryer — thank me later.
  • Perfect for meal prep, lazy Sundays, or feeding that friend who “doesn’t do mornings.”
  • Serve with ketchup, hot sauce, or pure confidence.