Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole (vegan IHOP Copycat!)

This Vegan hash-brown casserole has a crispy high, savory steak-style soy curls, fluffy tofu ’eggs.’ 27 grams of protein, wealthy in calcium, iron, and fiber, that is final brunch centerpiece !
(27 grams protein, 8 grams fiber per serving! Gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free choices.)

This casserole relies on the steak and eggs with hash browns from IHOP. I made a decision to show it right into a vegan casserole, so it has soy curls which are marinated after which baked together with onion, mushrooms, and peppers till all the things begins to caramelize.

Then, we add crumbled tofu, seasonings, non-dairy yogurt or non-dairy cream, and vegan cheese. Unfold that over all the things, combine it up a bit bit, and bake it once more for a tacky, 1-pan vegan steak and egg scramble.

Whereas all of that is baking, we make our hash browns and crisp them in a skillet, then put them on high of the casserole earlier than serving. You may truly serve the hash browns on the facet or on high of the casserole.

I like making breakfast casseroles, like my eggs Benedict casserole and my Mexican egg casserole. In these recipes, I mix the tofu to make the egg combination. I wished to make a model the place I didn’t have to make use of the blender, so there are fewer dishes to wash.

That is such a hearty breakfast, and it’s so scrumptious! For added protein, you possibly can add dietary yeast and hemp seeds or extra soy curls to the tofu combination.

Why You’ll Love Hash Brown Casserole

• 27g protein
• hearty, cozy breakfast casserole filled with fluffy tofu “egg”, vegan “steak”, cheese, and veggies
• crispy hash brown topping
• Meal prep pleasant!
• naturally gluten-free with nut-free and soy-free choices

Elements

• soy curls – Soaked soy curls are your “steak.” For soy-free, use a soy-free meat substitute as a substitute, and skip the soaking and draining steps.
• vegetable inventory – To rehydrate the soy curls.
• vegan Worcestershire sauce – Be certain that the Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free and/or soy-free, if wanted.
• maple syrup – A contact of sweetness rounds out the flavour of the vegan steak.
• dried spices – For the soy curls steak and veggies, use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and both steak seasoning or Cajun seasoning. For the egg combination, you want turmeric, salt, Kala namak, oregano, and black pepper.
• veggies – Purple onion, mushrooms, and bell peppers add texture and taste to the vegan steak and eggs. You may also add a handful of leafy greens, like spinach or child kale, to the tofu combination, if you happen to like.
• tofu – That is your “egg.” For soy-free, use homemade chickpea tofu as a substitute.
• non-dairy yogurt – Provides moisture to the egg combination. You need to use different vegan cream, like cashew cream. Select soy-free and/or nut-free, if wanted.
• vegan cheddar – For the steak and eggs. Use nut-free and/or soy-free, if wanted.
• cornstarch – Acts as a binder for the hash browns.
• russet potato – Additionally known as an Idaho potato, select a medium to giant one, and peel it considerably earlier than grating.
• garnishes – Serve topped with inexperienced onion, pepper flakes, and scorching sauce.

Tips on how to Make Hash Brown Casserole

Preheat the oven to 425° F and flippantly oil a 9×11” baking dish or an analogous dimension baking dish with about 1 teaspoon oil.

Measure out the dry soy curls. Warmth the inventory till heat, both within the microwave or in a saucepan. Add the soy curls and allow them to soak for quarter-hour. Whereas the soy curls are soaking, sliced the greens and collect the tofu and remaining substances.

As soon as the soy curls are plump, drain them and flippantly press to take away among the extra moisture. Don’t squeeze them out totally, you simply don’t need them dripping moist.

Switch the soy curls to a bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, steak seasoning or Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Toss nicely to coat, and put aside.

Prepare the soy curls on one facet of the oiled baking dish and the greens on the opposite facet. Drizzle about 2 teaspoons oil over all the things. Season the greens with salt and pepper. Toss the soy curls on their facet of the pan and the greens on the opposite facet. It’s okay in the event that they combine a bit, however attempt to preserve many of the soy curls separate, to allow them to crisp a bit. Bake for 15 to twenty minutes.

In the meantime, in the identical bowl you used for the soy curls, crumble the tofu and mash it nicely. Add the remaining egg combination substances, and blend and mash totally. If you happen to take pleasure in different flavors in your scrambled eggs, you possibly can add these in, as nicely.

As soon as the soy curls are beginning to crisp and the onions and peppers are beginning to flip golden, take away the baking dish from the oven. Add the tofu combination and a handful of greens, if utilizing and gently combine it into the soy curls and greens.

Return the baking dish to the oven, and bake for one more 10 to fifteen minutes.

In the meantime, wash the russet potato, peel it a bit bit, and grate it utilizing the big holes of a field grater. Switch the grated potato to a kitchen towel, and wring out as a lot moisture as doable.

Place the grated potato in a bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.

Warmth a skillet over medium-high warmth and add 1 teaspoon oil. As soon as the oil is scorching, place small parts of the grated potato within the skillet in order that they contact and kind one giant hash brown. If there are holes, gently nudge the potatoes along with a spatula, however don’t press them down.

Prepare dinner undisturbed for not less than 3 minutes, till the sides are golden brown. Verify the underside, then rigorously flip the hash brown. Add one other teaspoon of oil, and prepare dinner for one more 3 minutes or so. You may flippantly press it as soon as after flipping. Switch the completed hash brown to a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined plate, if the casserole isn’t prepared but.

When the casserole is prepared, place the hash brown on high of the casserole. If wanted, make one other hash brown, so it covers the whole casserole.

Tips on how to Serve Hash Brown Casserole

Prime with chopped inexperienced onion and pepper flakes and serve instantly whereas the hash browns are nonetheless crispy. Serve with sides of toast, contemporary fruit, and your favourite sauces, reminiscent of scorching sauce. This would be the spotlight of any brunch!

You may also add this to a breakfast burrito! Wrap parts of the casserole in a big flour tortilla, then pan fry to seal.