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. With a tater tot base, layered with tofu scramble and dairy-free cheese, then baked to perfection, this is sure to be a family favorite!
Growing up, on Christmas morning, my family would always have “Aunt Michelle’s Casserole.” To be completely honest, I never made it so I’m not even sure what’s in it… I assume day-old bread, a ton of eggs and dairy baked to perfection. Of course, I haven’t been able to indulge in this nostalgic breakfast in quite a few years. This year, I wanted to come up with a vegan breakfast casserole that is just as fun and tasty!
Who doesn’t love tater tots?? I used to eat them all the time as a snack or side, but never for breakfast. But why not?! The potato base to this recipe supports the tofu scramble and cheesy goodness (dairy-free, of course)!!
I honestly can’t believe I haven’t tried this before. I love casseroles so much, I guess I just had to wait for Christmas to roll around to inspire me!? As with all my tofu scrambles, add and omit ingredients as you please. This is your special Christmas casserole!
Share this treat with all your family or hoard it all for yourself. It reheats great in the microwave. Don’t forget to drizzle your slice with hot sauce, salsa, or maybe even ketchup… I’ve done it all ways, so I won’t judge!
Tofu Scramble Tater Tot Casserole
Serves: 6
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, diced
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 pound extra firm tofu, drained
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 package of dairy-free shredded cheese
1 bag of frozen tater tots
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until just translucent, mix in mushrooms and garlic and cook until everything softens.
3. Using a wooden spoon, crumble the tofu into pieces in the pan. Add turmeric, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Once combined, stir in shredded dairy-free cheese then remove from heat.
4. Line a single layer of tater tots in your casserole dish. Spread tofu scramble over tater tots and sprinkle with dairy-free cheese.
5. Bake for 50 minutes, or until heated throughout.
Enjoy with hot sauce, salsa, or ketchup!
Hmmm…I am just now venturing into the world of tofu! I’ll have to try this out!!!
Oh, I really hope you try it 🙂
We don’t eat a lot of tofu in our house, but this looks delicious! I’m all for anything with tater tots 🙂
Thanks 🙂 Oh yes!!
What an interesting spin on the classic breakfast casserole! This may have to make an appearance on the Christmas table. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you 🙂 I sure hope so!!
Who doesn’t love a breakfast casserole and tater tots! Thanks for sharing!
Right!? Hah, you’re welcome!
I am not a huge fan of tofu, but this might convert me. I love breakfast casseroles like this, it looks so yummy!!
I hope you give it a try 🙂
This sounds great! Tater tots are a great idea for a casserole!
Thanks 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
Tofu scramble is my favorite and I love the tater tot casserole spin you put to it. Fantastic!! Next time I make some tofu scramble I’ll be turning it into a casserole using your recipe 🙂
Thanks so much 🙂 Yay, enjoy!!
I needed a new vegan breakfast idea….. this looks perfect! Thank you!!
Yay 🙂 You are welcome!
I love casseroles on Christmas morning! What a great one for the occasion. 🙂
Thank you!
Love how you made this – I can see myself making it the day before and reheating it for breakfast so I don’t have to wake up and cook! And probably would eat for lunch and dinner too!
Thank you! Yes, that would be perfect!!
I love a breakfast casserole and a tofu scramble so what a perfect mix! 😊
Totally!! Thanks 🙂
This looks delicious and I so love that it was inspired by a tradition! A breakfast casserole makes all the sense in the world on Christmas morning. How have I not done this???
Thanks! Oh, absolutely 🙂 I hope you start it this year!!
You had me at tater tots!
Yes! You’ve gotta try it 🙂
Oh this looks so yummy! I love a great tater tot recipe. Hello breakfast and lunch!
Thank you 🙂 Yesss!
I’m always on the lookout for delicious tofu recipes and this one is definitely a keeper! Thank you so much for sharing Jenna. Can’t wait to try it!
Yay 🙂 Thanks for your kind words, enjoy!
This sounds delicious! We love to find new ways to make tofu and had no idea this was one of them!
Thanks!! Oh yes, I hope you try this out 🙂
This looks AMAZZZZING! Definitely going on my list to make for breakfast this weekend 🙂
Thank you!! Enjoy 🙂
Nothing like a good breakfast casserole! So awesome!
Thanks!!
I am a tator tot fanatic so this recipe is right up my alley!!!! Definitely saving this for Christmas morning!!
Heck yesss!! Enjoy 🙂
Oo looks yummy!!
Thank you 🙂
I am such a big fan to tater tots!! This looks so good and easy to make!
Ah yes!! It really is 🙂 Let me know if you try it!
Oh man! I lived in China for 6 months and didn’t have the best experiences with tofu there, but this looks tasty!
Ooh! I hope you give this a try now 🙂