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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Breakfast Recipes

    Dairy Free Egg Casserole

    Modified: Oct 3, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 80 Comments

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    Pin image with text: two images the top of egg casserole on a white plate with blue linen behind it and the bottom of the breakfast casserole in the baking dish sliced with a blue linen behind it

    Skip the chaos in the morning and make this Dairy-Free Egg Casserole in advance! A breakfast casserole that's prepped in 5 minutes, protein-packed, gluten-free, and made for busy days. Bulked up with grated potatoes to keep it grain-free and help you fuel up without the heavy feeling. Use it as a make-ahead breakfast for busy days or a deliciously comforting brunch recipe.

    Dairy-free egg casserole baked in a pan with spinach around it and a blue linen with tin cups and egg shells behind it

    “I had an abundance of farm fresh eggs that I needed to use. I came across your breakfast casserole recipe and decided to give it a try. OMG, it tasted amazing and my family raved about how good it flavors were in it!!” - Sherry

    A Quick Look At The Recipe

    • ⏲️Ready In: 40 Minutes
    • 👪Serves: 9
    • 🍽 Calories and Protein: 155 kcals and 9 grams of protein
    • 📋 Main Ingredients: Eggs, salsa, spinach, almond flour, and shredded potato.
    • 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo.
    • ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed, this dairy-free breakfast casserole is a great way to kick off the day!

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    Mornings with kids can feel like a whirlwind, and when you're scrambling to find a healthy breakfast, the stress only piles on. That’s why having a dairy-free breakfast casserole ready to go is a total game-changer. It takes one more thing off your plate (literally and figuratively) and helps everyone start the day nourished and satisfied.

    This easy dairy-free egg bake is just as comforting and hearty as my eggs and ground beef scramble, but with a little more “set it and forget it” ease. Instead of grains and heavy cheese, it’s made with shredded potatoes for bulk and nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy flavor. Just like this beef and zucchini casserole, it's a lighter version with classic flavor.

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    • A Quick Look At The Recipe
    • 💭Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • Flavor Variations
    • How To Make The Dairy-Free Egg Casserole
    • Important Teaching Tips
    • How To Make It In Advance
    • Dairy-Free Breakfast Casserole FAQs
    • More Dairy and Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas
    • Easy Dairy-Free Egg Casserole

    💭Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Easy to make: Most of the ingredients are kitchen staples you have on hand. From there, you pretty much just mix everything in one bowl and bake!

    Allergy-friendly: The dairy-free egg casserole recipe is also gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and Whole30-approved.

    Make ahead: This breakfast or brunch recipe can be made in advance and simply cooked when you need it. Great for busy mornings, just like these meal prep breakfast recipes.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Multiple ingredients like eggs, salsa, veggies and potatoes in measuring cups and labeled.
    • Vegetables: Know that the vegetables listed can be replaced with other favorites like diced cauliflower, tomatoes, or mushrooms. They may change the texture, though if they're a water-based veggie.
    • Salsa: The kind you choose will affect the flavor, but salsa is an easy toss-in to take a regular breakfast casserole and make it a hit!
    • Almond flour: Both almond flour and almond meal (learn the difference between ground almonds and almond flour) will work for this gluten-free casserole, though almond flour will result in a prettier finished product. This also helps the egg casserole from becoming too watery as it absorbs a bit of liquid.
    • Shredded potato: This helps bulk up the recipe and stretch it further without adding any grains. Make sure to really grate the potato and not chop it so that it blends better. Sweet potatoes can be used here instead for a tasty twist.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Flavor Variations

    I love that this recipe can be just about anything you need it to be. Below are a few ways to switch up the flavor to make the dairy-free breakfast casserole into something new.

    Add some spice: If you like a fiery wake-up call, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. Likewise, topping the casserole with sliced jalapenos is wonderful.

    Protein-pack: Amp up your protein by adding in leftover Dutch oven chicken or slow cooker ground beef. You will be full for hours.

    Vegetable swaps: Use sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes and asparagus, kale, or cauliflower for vegetables.

    Cheese: You can use a dairy-free cheese, or if you tolerate certain cheeses, use those. Having some grated on top makes for a lovely bite. Likewise, I've added in some dairy-free cream cheese to the egg mixture before, and the result is pure comfort food.

    How To Make The Dairy-Free Egg Casserole

    Eggs, nutritional yeast. and salsa in a mixing bowl with ingredients in measuring cups behind it.

    Step 1: In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk, salsa, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

    Orange peppers being poured into a bowl of eggs and spinach.

    Step 2: Add in the remaining ingredients and mix well.

    Raw breakfast egg casserole with peppers and spinach being poured into a white baking dish and blue linen behind it.

    Step 3: Pour the mixture into the baking dish.

    Raw breakfast egg casserole with peppers and spinach in a white baking dish and blue linen behind it.

    Step 4: Bake for 32-35 minutes.

    Important Teaching Tips

    This dairy-free breakfast casserole recipe is loaded with veggies, that are easily interchangeable! Mix and match spinach, peppers, finely cut broccoli, or mushrooms to make a veggie mixture you love. If you want to, you can also top the breakfast casserole with dairy-free cheese. This is the case for the carnivore casserole as well, which can be made in advance.

    Store leftover egg casserole once cooled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat it, either warm it in the microwave or pop it into the oven at 325F until heated through.

    How To Make It In Advance

    The steps call for the casserole to bake for 35 minutes as this cooks it through and firms it up. However, if you plan to reheat the casserole, bake it for only 30 minutes.

    Let it cool and store it in the fridge or in the freezer (in a freezer-safe container) entirely or cut it into pre-portioned squares for busy mornings.

    When you need it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat it in the oven at 350F. The texture will still come out soft, light, and perfect.

    Dairy-Free Breakfast Casserole FAQs

    How do I freeze egg casserole?

    You can freeze egg casserole in individual portions and reheat them as needed. They make a wonderful meal prep idea for expecting moms.

    Do I freeze dairy-free egg casserole before or after baking?

    Freeze the egg casserole after baking and cook it a little less than normal. Let it cool and then portion servings into containers of tin foil before popping them into a sealed bag.

    What to use instead of milk in a breakfast casserole?

    In place of milk in a breakfast casserole, you can use a non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk. Or, you could replace some of the liquid with a bit of oil and egg whites.

    Egg casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it.

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    If you tried this Dairy-Free Breakfast Casserole Recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes!

    Egg casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it

    Easy Dairy-Free Egg Casserole

    Shelby Stover
    Enjoy this dairy-free casserole fresh from the oven or reheat it for busy mornings! Naturally gluten-free and protein-packed this dairy-free breakfast casserole is a great way to kick off the day!
    5 from 109 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Cooling time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 155 kcal

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    Equipment

    • 1 Baking pan
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 eggs
    • ⅛ cup dairy-free milk
    • ½ cup Salsa
    • 1 cup spinach roughly chopped
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1 cup shredded potato
    • ⅛ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ½ bell pepper diced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Grease a 9x7 baking dish.
    • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, salsa, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
    • Add in the remaining ingredients to the egg mixture and mix well.
    • Pour the mixture into the pan.
    • Bake for 32-35 minutes.

    Notes

    Bake closer to 30 minutes if you plan to reheat, bake for 35 minutes if you plan to eat right away. At 35 minutes it will be done and firm, less than that, it will be softer and need to reheat a minute or two or sit in the oven with the temp shut off.
    Add cooked taco meat, shredded chicken, or egg whites to bump up the protein.
    Any dairy-free milk will work, almond milk is the most common.
    Different size baking dishes may alter the cook time.
    The portions listed are small. I freeze mine in much bigger ones but that's preference. Know that it will adjust the nutritional breakdown.
    Grab the basic ingredients from my Pantry Staples
    Disclaimer:

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 415mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 814IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
    Have You Tried This Recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment below. Mention @fitasamamabear or tag #fitasamamabear!
    Breakfast casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it and wooden spoon in front of it.

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    Comments

    1. Eve says

      February 13, 2024 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Made this a night before and reheated for my kids breakfast and they absolutely enjoyed it! It's such a great way to add more veggies and protein to their meals. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        February 16, 2024 at 11:34 am

        Even better when kids approve!

        Reply
    2. Cristina says

      February 13, 2024 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Used a mix of kale and spinach for some extra greens, and it added a lovely earthiness. I also added some chopped cilantro for freshness. Delicious recipe indeed!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        February 16, 2024 at 11:34 am

        Ohh nice twist!

        Reply
    3. Alondra says

      February 13, 2024 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Finally found a breakfast that fits my allergy-friendly needs and tastes amazing. The shredded potatoes make it a hearty meal and the nutritional yeast gives that lovely cheesy flavor.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        February 16, 2024 at 11:34 am

        The potatoes definitely help bulk it up, glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Nessa says

      February 13, 2024 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      This is perfect for those busy work from home days. I can make and reheat it anytime. I even served this to my teammates (one was on a special diet) when we had a meeting at my house. Everyone enjoyed it and went back for seconds.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        February 16, 2024 at 11:33 am

        Happy it was a hit!

        Reply
    5. Keri says

      February 13, 2024 at 6:10 am

      5 stars
      I've been looking for a great meal prep option for breakfast. This one ticks all the boxes. I made a big batch and stuck it in the fridge, and we've been enjoying it for breakfast for the past few days. Love it! Thanks for the great recipe.xx

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        February 16, 2024 at 11:33 am

        It makes busy days so much easier.

        Reply
    6. Amy says

      December 22, 2023 at 7:11 pm

      I’m excited to try this recipe on Christmas morning! I’m going to bake the day before for 32 minutes like you said. For how long and at what temp should I reheat? Thanks!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        December 28, 2023 at 12:17 pm

        If you want to reheat, I normally add a dash of coconut cream to the pan and cook it on low in the oven until warmed through (the coconut cream makes it not dry out as much).

        Reply
    7. Viki says

      December 15, 2023 at 2:24 pm

      Why the yeast? Can we delete it?

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        December 21, 2023 at 9:49 am

        It adds a cheesy flavor without the cheese but yep you can omit it if you don't have it!

        Reply
    8. Bonnie says

      May 12, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      Plan to double recipe in a clear glass 9x13 ? How would that affect temperature

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        May 17, 2023 at 1:30 pm

        Not sure but I think you'd need to bake longer so that the middle gets cooked through. I'd add ten minutes and check. let me know!

        Reply
    9. Bethany says

      January 14, 2023 at 4:35 pm

      LOL

      I thought I was posting my review for a different recipe. Woops!

      If you can delete my completely wrong review, please do!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 17, 2023 at 8:14 pm

        Haha noted- thanks!

        Reply
    10. Heidi Bruaw says

      January 08, 2023 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      This was a great, filling breakfast for my family. I love the "hidden" vegetables. My kids got their veggies without even knowing it! I will definitely be making it again!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 10, 2023 at 2:01 pm

        Hidden veggies are the way to go! lol

        Reply
    11. Traci says

      January 07, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Omg this was so delicious! Having some leftovers for breakfast tomorrow! Thank you!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 07, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it! I love it reheated and use it as a meal prep recipe 😀

        Reply
    12. Sandy says

      January 07, 2023 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect "weekend" casserole for out of town guests. Love that it's dairy free. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 07, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        Yes! Makes it so easy to have brunch on the table while you still want to relax.

        Reply
    13. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

      January 07, 2023 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. You would never know it was dairy free. We mixed in some different veggies and it worked just great.

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 07, 2023 at 6:50 pm

        Yes! It's so easy to interchange. Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    14. Sharon says

      January 07, 2023 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      LOVE that this recipe is dairy free. Its so hard to find a good recipe without all the cheese and cream. This was easy and definitely tasty

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        January 07, 2023 at 6:50 pm

        Right?! Story of my life lol and one of the reasons I started the blog so thank you!!

        Reply
    15. J.Brown says

      December 23, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Do you think the recipe would still work without the salsa? My mom can no longer have dairy but she also can't have tomatoes 😒

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        December 28, 2022 at 8:21 am

        It should! The salsa is just for flavor but you could just add different seasonings, maybe a bit of jalapeno too.

        Reply
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