Easy Vegan Breakfast Casserole
This loaded breakfast casserole is sure to be a family favorite! It's dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, meatless, vegan, and vegetarian.Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast, Thanksgiving brunch, Christmas morning, and more! With layers of crunchy tater tots, seasoned scrambled tofu, and dairy-free cheese, it's wholesome, filling, and comforting.Here's what you'll need:- Extra firm tofu
- Turmeric
- Nutritional yeast
- Plant-based shredded cheese
- Frozen tater tots
- Your choice of veggies
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Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole
Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate vegan and gluten-free breakfast or brunch recipe. This loaded casserole will satisfy everybody in the family.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package dairy-free shredded cheese
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- In a large skillet, warm a little olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Crumble in tofu and stir to combine. Season with turmeric, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Let cook for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bake tater tots in a casserole dish at 450F for 15 minutes. Remove tots from oven and lower temp to 350F.
- Transfer tofu scramble to casserole dish, covering tater tots. Top with desired amount of dairy-free cheese. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes and enjoy! Serve with ketchup, salsa, or hot sauce. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for a few days!
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Monica
I can't wait to make this for my kids! They will love it! Such a great idea and love that it's gluten free too!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Yay!! SO happy to hear that 🙂
Chelsie Carr
Oh man! I lived in China for 6 months and didn't have the best experiences with tofu there, but this looks tasty!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Ooh! I hope you give this a try now 🙂
Rezel Kealoha
I am such a big fan to tater tots!! This looks so good and easy to make!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Ah yes!! It really is 🙂 Let me know if you try it!
staceystaceymattinsoncom
Oo looks yummy!!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Heck yesss!! Enjoy 🙂
Ruthie Ridley (@RuthieRidley)
Nothing like a good breakfast casserole! So awesome!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!!
Carissa Link
This looks AMAZZZZING! Definitely going on my list to make for breakfast this weekend 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thank you!! Enjoy 🙂
mammabearsays
This sounds delicious! We love to find new ways to make tofu and had no idea this was one of them!
Jenna | The Urben Life
Thanks!! Oh yes, I hope you try this out 🙂