This dairy free egg casserole is a healthy, filling meal that's perfect for meal prep, holidays, brunch, or entertaining overnight guests. I like to make it on Sunday to have breakfast all ready for the busy week ahead. It's great served with some fresh fruit, a slice of toast, and some freshly squeezed orange juice.
The Potatoes
My favorite hash browns to use in this dish are the organic seasoned hash browns by Alexia. The seasoning adds a bit more flavor to the dish, but you can always use plain hash browns and season them yourself. I take my hash browns out of the freezer and let them sit out while I'm cooking my bacon and veggies.
The Bacon
Your favorite bacon will work perfect in this dish, so feel free to use what you like. If you'd like to save time, you can also use pre-cooked bacon and skip the cooking time.
Plant-Based Milk or Water
You can use either dairy-free milk or water in this dish, so use what you have on hand. The function of the milk or water in this recipe is to add a bit of moisture so the potatoes don't bake up dry, but a plant based milk will add a bit of creaminess.
You may also like my Spinach Tomato Egg Bake!
Dairy Free Egg Casserole with Bacon, Potato, and Spinach
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 6 pieces of bacon
- 1 onion diced
- 5 oz baby spinach
- ¼ cup plant based milk or water
- 1 lb frozen shredded hash browns
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a large casserole or au gratin dish.
- Cook your bacon to your desired crispiness, and safely drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
- Add your onions in to the pan, and cook in the bacon grease until they're soft and start to brown.
- Stir in your spinach, and cook just until it's wilted. Salt and pepper to your taste and remove from the heat.
- Add your potatoes and veggies in to your prepared baking dish. Give it a little mix and spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan. Crumble the bacon evenly over the mixture.
- Whisk your eggs and water (or milk) in a medium sized bowl. Season with salt and pepper and pour evenly over your vegetables in the baking pan.
- Bake your casserole for about 30 minutes, until the middle is cooked through. Serve hot.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Teri Frazier says
Could you make this the night before and bake in the morning?
Milk Free Mom says
I would prepare steps 2-4 the night before.
Donna says
I have made this 5 times in the last 2 months! We love it I can put cheese on some of it for those who aren’t dairy free. Can it be prepared the night before?
Milk Free Mom says
I'm so glad you love it! I have not prepared this the night before but you could complete steps 2-4 the night before. I have also made this on Sunday for the week ahead, and it reheats beautifully.
Carolyn Appelbe says
Daughter's boyfriend now living with us is lactose intolerant and do to long usage of lactase supplements, they do not seem to be as effective as they once were. Therefore, I try to make recipes without dairy - difficult in a cheese and dairy loving family. I made this recipe with water instead of milk, adding 1/2 diced red pepper, cooked with onions. Also used frozen spinach I had on hand - well drained and dried. Of the 9" x 13" casserole dish, there is only 1 small portion left. This recipe is a keeper in our house. Thank you, Milk Free Mom!
Milk Free Mom says
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for the feedback.
Christine Erickson says
Do you think this will work as “muffins”?
Milk Free Mom says
I haven't tested it but it should work. You may just need to adjust the cooking time.
Heather P says
Thank you for the excellent recipe! Used 1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage instead of the bacon. Delicious! My non dairy BIL was in heaven and all the dairy peeps loved it. Doesn’t need cheese at all.
Lyndsay Homme says
I'm so glad you liked it!
Reader says
For me 30 minutes was way off. Egg still raw in middle of casserole. This ended up being more like 50 --- so I wish I'd undercooked the bacon a little, because it continues to crisp in the oven
Lyndsay Homme says
Sorry to hear that! I didn't experience this, but cooking times can vary occasionally based on ovens, altitude, etc. I hope it was still tasty!
Stephanie Camren says
Can this be frozen and reheated?
Lyndsay Homme says
Yes, you can freeze for up to 3 months.
Mary Tschimperle says
Can you use shredded hash brown's or do you use just hash brown's?
Lyndsay Homme says
I used shredded hash browns. That should be noted in the recipe, I'll update it. Thank you!
Sherry says
What size casserole dish? 9x13” or smaller?
Lyndsay Homme says
9x13 will work!
Lisa says
Do you put the hash browns in the casserole dish frozen or do you cook them first?
Lyndsay Homme says
You put them in frozen and don't have to cook them first. If they are stuck together I just break them up while I put them into the baking dish.
C says
Delicious, but took an hour to cook. 13 x 9 dish. Followed recipe to a tee. Oven thermometer at 350.
Nicole says
Good but I agree with the comments on the time being way off. I’m not sure what pan is used in this recipe but the 9x13 took me over an hour to bake.
Lyndsay Homme says
I used a 9X13 pan, but I will test this recipe again and update the instructions if changes are needed. Sometimes weather, altitude, etc. can change baking time, but over 15 minutes seems like a big difference. Thanks so much for the feedback!