Description
A comforting and flavorful Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Hash Brown Bake, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. This dish combines crispy hash browns with tender broccoli and a rich, dairy-free cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond or soy)
- 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in thawed hash browns and broccoli florets. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hash browns are slightly browned and broccoli is tender-crisp.
- In a separate saucepan, whisk together vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in plant-based milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vegan cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the hash brown and broccoli mixture in the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden brown on top.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can pre-bake the hash browns for 15 minutes before adding them to the skillet.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Adjust the amount of nutritional yeast for a stronger cheesy flavor.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg