Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Veggie Sausages

Name: Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole with Veggie Sausages
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 veggie sausages sliced into bite-sized pieces; 8 eggs; 250 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced; 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced; 1 large red onion finely sliced; 250 ml whole milk; 125 g cheddar grated; 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil plus extra for the tin; 10 g chives, finely sliced

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian breakfast bake packed with savory veggie sausages, sautéed mushrooms, and colorful peppers. Perfect for a weekend brunch or meal prep, this cheesy egg casserole is both satisfying and simple to make.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

veggie sausages sliced into bite-sized pieces
6
eggs
8
chestnut mushrooms, sliced
250 g
red peppers, deseeded and sliced
2
large red onion finely sliced
1
whole milk
250 ml
cheddar grated
125 g
vegetable oil plus extra for the tin
0.5 tbsp
chives, finely sliced
10 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6). In a large non-stick frying pan, cook the sliced mushrooms over medium-high heat until they release their liquid and it evaporates, which should take about 8-10 minutes. Add 1/2 tbsp of vegetable oil and fry for another 2 minutes until golden, then transfer the mushrooms to a large mixing bowl.

Wipe the pan clean and return it to medium heat. Add the remaining oil and fry the veggie sausage pieces until they are browned and golden on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the bowl with the mushrooms.

In the same pan, sauté the sliced red onions and peppers for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned. Add the vegetables to the bowl with the sausages and mushrooms, season generously with salt and pepper, and mix everything together.

Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture into a baking dish (approximately 35 x 25cm). If you are using a metal roasting tin, lightly grease it with a little extra oil first to prevent the casserole from sticking.

In a large jug, whisk together the eggs, milk, grated cheddar, and chives. Season the egg mixture well, then pour it evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.