Cooking and Serving: 55 minutes | 6 servings
Ingredients
How to make this casserole | Ingredient substitutions and swaps | Expert Tips for Success
Description
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
How to make this casserole
Ingredient substitutions and swaps
Expert Tips for Success
Make ahead & storage tips
Pancake mix – Adds structure. I use my homemade gluten free pancake recipe
Eggs – Give the casserole structure, moisture, and lift.
Milk – Adds moisture and a bit of richness.
Hash browns – Provide both structure and creaminess.
Cheddar cheese – Binds everything together and adds bold flavor.
Pancetta – Lends smoky flavor and chewy texture. Bacon or sausage also work.
Onion – Brings depth and sweetness.
Mushrooms – Add savory umami and texture.
Olive oil – For sautéing and richness.
Salt – Enhances and balances all the other flavors.
6 ounces cubed pancetta, diced bacon or bulk sausage, (bulk sausage is just
2 tablespoons (28 g) extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 ounces white or ba * ½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups (10 fluid ounces) whole milk, at room temperature
3 (150 g (weighed out of shell)) eggs, at room temperature
1 ⅝ cups (230 g) gluten free pancake mix, (See Recipe Notes)
2 cups (240 g) frozen hash brown potatoes, (See Recipe Notes)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
MAKE AHEAD OPTION
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Before baking, let it sit at room.
temperature for 10 minutes.
BAKE
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until browned on top and firm in the.
center. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
BAKE
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until browned on top and firm in the.
center. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
* 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×12-inch baking dish (an oval dish
works, but will produce a thicker casserole).
* In a medium skillet, cook pancetta, bacon, or sausage over medium-high heat
until browned and the fat has rendered (about 3 minutes).
* Remove the meat and leave the fat in the pan. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive
oil—more if using pancetta, less for bacon.
* Add onion, mushrooms, and salt. Stir, cover, and cook until the vegetables
are soft (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
* In a large bowl, whisk the milk and eggs. Add pancake mix and whisk until
* Stir in the hash browns and about 6 ounces of cheese.
* Add the cooled meat and vegetables. Stir gently to combine.
* Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
* Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Before baking, let it sit at room
temperature for 10 minutes.
* Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until browned on top and firm in the
center. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Use your favorite gluten free pancake mix—anywhere from 1¼ to 1⅝ cups works.
More mix creates a firmer, sliceable casserole.
To make your own: whisk together
* 1½ cups (210g) gluten free flour blend without xanthan gum
* 1½ tsp baking powder
Great blends: my gum-free GF blend
Nicole’s Best multipurpose flour .
Microwave 2 pounds of Idaho potatoes until just fork-tender (1½–2 minutes). Let
cool, peel, and shred with a box grater. Use just like frozen.
Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 1021mg | Potassium: 715mg |
Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 499mg |
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an
MAKE AHEAD & STORAGE TIPS
Refrigerate leftovers
Store baked and cooled casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator
for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven—or enjoy cold!
Assemble the casserole fully, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let it sit at
room temperature for 10 minutes before baking the next day.
You can freeze the unbaked casserole. Wrap tightly and freeze with the hash
browns still frozen to avoid texture issues from thawing and refreezing.
Are hash browns gluten free?
Some are! Always check labels—wheat flour is sometimes added to keep the
potatoes from sticking.
Do I need to defrost frozen hash browns first?
Nope. It’s fine to use them frozen, and also fine if they thaw while you prep
the rest of the dish.
Can I swap the hash browns for something else?
Try frozen tater tots or even cauliflower rice. Just make sure they’re labeled
Can I use something other than pancake mix?
Yes—use a gluten free flour blend and add:
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• (optional) ½ tsp kosher salt + 2 tbsp sugar
• Note: If your blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum, add ¼ tsp for better
A platter of breakfast casserole with herbs in top and a white plate with
breakfast casserole and a fork below.
platter of breakfast casserole with herbs in top and a white plate with
breakfast casserole and a fork below.