Vegan tofu breakfast casserole is loaded with seasoned tofu scramble, colorful vegetables, and crispy tater tots. This comforting family favorite is easy to make in under an hour. It's perfect for weekend brunches, holidays, and make-ahead meals.
Whether you are already a fan of tofu scramble or are new to cooking with tofu in place of eggs, you're sure to enjoy this savory tofu breakfast casserole. Not only is it easy to prepare, it's a hit with both vegans and omnivores alike.
You can make it in advance for grab-and-go breakfasts. And it's the perfect dish to serve Christmas morning. Plus it's a great "brinner" when you feel like having breakfast for dinner.
And if you're not a fan of tater tots, fear not. Roasted potatoes, hash browns, or even homemade air fried home fries are a good substitute. Whatever you use, make sure the potatoes have been pre-cooked before adding them to the casserole.
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Holy smokes is this good! And filling, and flexible, and inexpensive and yes, leftover it's even better I agree. Made it twice already with a totally different group of veggies and spices each time and YUM. Shared the recipe with my daughter who's also now made and loved it, as did my 7 month old granddaughter (she particularly liked the tots and the tofu)! Thank you, Amy! This one's a keeper.
- Dina K.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Vegetables (I use onion, garlic, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and fresh spinach, but you can customize it by using whatever vegetables you like in this recipe. Other people have told me they like it with zucchini, olives, and black or pinto beans.)
- Extra-firm tofu or super-firm tofu
- Turmeric
- Nutritional yeast
- Kala Namak salt (Indian black salt, optional)
- Vegan cheddar-style cheese (optional, but recommended)
- Frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings such as sliced or cubed avocado (or easy 4 ingredient guacamole), ketchup or hot sauce
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make tofu breakfast casserole
- First make the tofu scramble by sauteing the vegetables, then adding crumbled tofu and the seasonings and cooking until heated through.
- Remove the scramble from the heat and stir in some shredded vegan cheese.
- Layer the tater tots in a baking dish and top them with the tofu mixture.
- Add some more shredded vegan cheese on top. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
Serving suggestions
While this tofu breakfast casserole is delicious on its own, you can also try it with different toppings and sides such as the following:
- Ketchup, hot sauce, or cherry tomato fresh salsa
- Diced green onions or avocado
- During the holidays, serve it with Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath
- A fruity salad such as minty watermelon blueberry salad
However you serve it, it's sure to become a family favorite!
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Tofu Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespooon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms, (white or brown) sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or use baby spinach)
- 1 pound extra firm tofu, drained and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 pinch black salt (Kala Namak), (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup vegan Cheddar-style cheese, shredded, plus extra for topping (optional)
- 35 frozen tater tots, (or more to fill your casserole dish)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and red pepper in the olive oil over medium heat.1 Tablespooon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 red bell pepper
- Once the onions are translucent, add the mushrooms and spinach. Saute until the mushrooms are soft and the spinach is wilted.½ cup mushrooms, 1 cup fresh spinach
- Crumble the tofu over the vegetables and add the turmeric, nutritional yeast, Kala Namak (if using), and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.1 pound extra firm tofu, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 pinch black salt (Kala Namak), salt and pepper
- Remove from heat and stir in the ½ cup of non-dairy shreds.½ cup vegan Cheddar-style cheese
- Arrange the tater tots in a 3-quart (approximately 9 x 13 inch) casserole dish. Spread the tofu mixture over the tater tots in an even layer. Top with an extra sprinkle of shreds, if desired.35 frozen tater tots
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
- Enjoy as is or serve with ketchup or hot sauce.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Sue Kurtz says
I have made this twice in two days. It’s a very big hit! Thank you for the recipe
Amy Katz says
Wow, that's a huge compliment. Thanks so much, Sue!
Jen says
This excellent recipe is our go to for when its cold and rainy! However, the salt content of regular sized tater tots is prohibitive for me (CKD patient) and instead I use the MINI tater tots! Lots less sodium and still have that wonderful tater tot taste!
Amy Katz says
Great idea, thanks Jen!
Ellen says
Another wonderful recipe. I made just two adjustments -- subbed chopped sweet potatos tossed in olive oil for the tater tots (put them in the oven to roast while I was making the casserole) and I added @ a quarter cup of soy milk with @ a tablespoon of prepared mustard to the mixture just before adding the cheese shreds. Thank you again!
Amy Katz says
Ellen, I love your idea to use sweet potatoes! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Katherine says
I wonder if you could use leftover cooked mashed potatoes on the bottom instead of Tater Tots?
Amy Katz says
That's a great question, Katherine. I haven't tried this, nor have I heard from anyone who has. If you give it a try, please let me know how it turns out!
Jacqueline says
If I were to use roasted potatoes instead of tater tots, which type of potato would you recommend? Thanks, I can't wait to make this!
Amy Katz says
Hi Jacqueline, I think cubed and roasted gold potatoes would be wonderful in it. I look forward to hearing how it turns out!
Anissa says
Hello. Would I fully bake the tater tots before adding them to the dish? I don’t want them to burn. Thank you!
Amy Katz says
Hi Anissa, I put the frozen tots directly in the casserole dish. Some people who have made this recipe say they like to bake them first so they are extra crispy, but it's not necessary. Enjoy!
Bernadette says
I made it for the vegans in my office this morning. The vegans was saying how it was the best Tofu scramble dish. The non-vegans started eating it. We didn't have enough Tofu scramble. There was regular egg dish left over.
Amy Katz says
I love this story, Bernadette! Thank you so much for sharing.