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Gluten Free BLT Egg Casserole

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: March 11, 2015

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How do you make a gluten free BLT? Forget the bread and bake it with eggs instead! Super easy and delicious, this Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Egg Casserole is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. A gluten free, grain free, and low carb recipe.

Gluten Free BLT Egg Casserole - quick healthy gluten free dinner! www.cottercrunch.com @cottercrunch

 

So… we’re home from New Zealand. Back to reality. Jet lagged and in need of some serious grocery shopping. Have you ever been too mentally tired to really get the “bulk” of your grocery shopping done? Ahh, guilty! I am.  Hence this baked egg casserole recipe.

All you need to make a gluten free BLT casserole are a few basics ingredients. And who doesn’t love a good bacon/egg combo?
How do you make a gluten free BLT? Forget the buns and bake it with eggs instead! Super easy and delicious Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Egg bake is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner.

Want to know another thing I am guilty of? Well, here goes. I’m going to reheat this gluten free BLT meal for us daily until we polish it off. Then we will move to gluten free PB &J sandwiches and smoothies. But then I promise to get some REAL grocery shopping done and send the Kiwi to Costco! I think that’s the only thing he missed while in New Zealand… Costco.

But back to this dish. Bacon… Lettuce… Tomato. Wait, how can you bake lettuce? I’ll let you in on a little secret. I frozen some mixed herbs and greens before I left.  Now all you have to do it sauté them a bit with the bacon before adding it the to egg mix. See, told you I was frugal. But it totally works, and you don’t have to waste a thing!

Gluten Free BLT Egg Casserole

The good news is that FRESH greens works too. I’m sure they are even better, but I like i mentioned before, I just used what I had on hand and/or frozen. Not too shabby eh?

This gluten free BLT casserole recipe really is amazing!

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Gluten free BLT baked casserole

BLT Egg Casserole {Gluten Free}


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  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked cauliflower “rice” or chopped potato (or white rice works too)
  • 4 strips GF uncured bacon
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅓ cup cream or non dairy milk
  • 1 /4 cup chopped onion or green onion
  • 1 large tomato, sliced.
  • 1 –2 handful of greens like arugula or spinach
  • ¼ c potato starch or arrowroot
  • ¼ cup shaved parmesan
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic seasoning
  • dash of black pepper

Instructions

  1. First chop you bacon and sauté with greens and onions until almost all cooked. Do not over cook. Set aside. In another bowl, add in your egg and beat or mix until fluffy. Add in your spices, cream,and starch to the egg mix and beat or mix again.
  2. Combine your potato or rice mix with the bacon and veggies, toss together, then spread on casserole dish. Pour egg mixture over top and layer the tomato slices on top of that along with your parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with any extra spices you desire, such as black pepper.
  3. Bake at 350F for about 22-25 minutes. check at 20 minutes to make sure it’s not overcooking.

Notes

Vegetarians can easily use Tempeh or tofu bacon vs the real bacon.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min

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Okay okay, let’s pretend it’s Friday and make this for Brinner! Deal?

Want to try a couple of other healthy BLT recipes? This BLT avocado egg salad sounds amazing, and who wouldn’t love a BLT chopped salad?

How do you make a gluten free BLT? Forget the buns and bake it with eggs instead! Super easy and delicious Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Egg bake is great for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner.

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What’s the first thing you make when you get home from being out of town?

I’m sure most will say salad, but dang… we just can’t get enough eggs and bacon.

Cheers!

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Categories: Casseroles, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Carb, Quick Meals Tags: bacon, BLT, brunch

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  1. [email protected]

    03/15/2015 at 11:19 AM

    This is a great recipe and I love the idea of a throw it all in there egg bake. Beautiful pictures too. Welcome home my friend. Now go grocery shopping. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Emily

    03/12/2015 at 6:52 PM

    This look super yummy. Do they have any big wholesale stores in New Zealand that you can shop at to get big quantities of groceries?

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/12/2015 at 8:54 PM

      they sure do! but it’s not the same as costco. .haha, nothing can compare!

      Reply
  3. Sarah

    03/12/2015 at 6:43 PM

    I’m with you, can’t get enough eggs and bacon. Seriously, it’s like a daily breakfast hit over here. Eggs always…. so this recipe just looks amazing. Welcome home! Jet lagged, in need of groceries… and wine?! 😉 In all seriousness I’m glad you had a safe trip!

    Reply
  4. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

    03/12/2015 at 3:47 PM

    Ahh, the post-vacation grocery shopping is the worst! But at least you have this deliciousness. 😉

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/12/2015 at 3:58 PM

      I think i would hire someone to do it all for me! LOL!

      Reply
  5. Jess @hellotofit

    03/12/2015 at 9:55 AM

    This looks so much more balanced and hearty than the little grilled cheese sandwiches I make after coming back from a trip 🙂 this is perfect!! Thanks, lady! xoxo 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/12/2015 at 3:58 PM

      ohhh grilled cheese sounds good too!

      Reply
  6. Annmarie Licatese

    03/12/2015 at 8:09 AM

    Looks amazing!!! I am making egg muffins this morning….now I wish I was making this instead 😛

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    • LCCotter

      03/12/2015 at 3:59 PM

      egg muffins are good too! love how portable they are

      Reply
  7. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    03/11/2015 at 10:02 PM

    I love eggs. This is genius!

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  8. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    03/11/2015 at 10:01 PM

    Cornbread Cotter, I think this is just rude for you not to send me this- It is screaming to be eaten cold…. Like ice cream. I scream you scream we all scream for BLT egg casserole.

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/12/2015 at 7:30 AM

      Oh no, well I’ll tell it to stop screaming and pass you slice! 😉

      Reply
  9. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast

    03/11/2015 at 7:24 PM

    Glad you’re back! I can’t say I would have whipped this up as the first meal home – I probably would have started with the smoothies and pbj. 🙂 But it looks gorgeous and who doesn’t love eggs with bacon?

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  10. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero

    03/11/2015 at 7:09 PM

    Looks amazing.

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  11. Pavement Runner

    03/11/2015 at 4:35 PM

    I love a home-made burger. But I also love a HUGE burger from a restaurant as well, so it’s not necessarily different. I feel like my potential is not being reached when I see what hubby gets to eat vs. what I get to eat. Can I move in with you guys for 3-6 months, train with hubby, and eat all your food? I want abs.

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  12. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries

    03/11/2015 at 3:31 PM

    Yay! Welcome home! Glad you got home safely. Hope you adjust back to the norm quickly! This dish looks fantastic! Great for reheating for leftovers too, which makes it an instant win in my book!

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  13. Kim

    03/11/2015 at 2:29 PM

    This egg casserole looks awesome!! My boys love it when I make eggs for breakfast for them – I try to make some as muffins on the weekend so that they can just heat up a couple every morning for breakfast.
    Hope your trip was awesome!!! I hope that when y’all are ready you (and/or)the Kiwi sill share about the race.

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 3:08 PM

      I will definitely ask him to share. It was a rough day but worth the talk! xxoo

      Reply
  14. Alysia @ Slim Sanity

    03/11/2015 at 1:13 PM

    I put spinach and kale in my last breakfast casserole! Gave it some great color 🙂 Eggs are always my go to- along with baked sweet potato fries!

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  15. Sarah

    03/11/2015 at 12:49 PM

    My husband and oldest would be all over this!
    I think it would depend on where we were and how long…. probably a big smoothie, maybe a salad, maybe a breakfast bowl, hmm that is such a hard question!

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  16. Candace @ THe wheatless kitchen

    03/11/2015 at 12:47 PM

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it! It’s definitely happening this weekend 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 5:00 PM

      let me know what yo think friend!

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    03/11/2015 at 12:04 PM

    I would kill for this right now. Our oven in the new place still isn’t working… so we’ve been eating out a lot. I am having a TON of salads though. After traveling fresh greens never looked so good!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 4:07 PM

      I feel ya! i had salads on the plane too! but it’s definitely better homemade!

      Reply
  18. Jen

    03/11/2015 at 11:57 AM

    Ahhh, this sounds amazing. I saw the title quick on Facebook this morning, but didn’t have time to look until now. MAKING!!! I love breakfast for dinner…or lunch, so this will be perfect!

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  19. Chris

    03/11/2015 at 11:20 AM

    Totally feel ya on being too checked out for a big load of groceries at times. And I can eat “breakfast” foods at any time of day! Glad y’all made it back safely.

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 3:13 PM

      ditto. It’s just easy and packed full of nutrition

      Reply
  20. jobo

    03/11/2015 at 11:05 AM

    YUM! Never thought to freeze greens so as not to waste them. I HATE when that happens and I haven’t used up my spinach or something! Def doing that next time I travel. As for me, I always crave greens!!! always.

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  21. Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch

    03/11/2015 at 10:52 AM

    Oh Lindsay, I think you have magical powers! lol. Seriously, what a great dish, and on the fly, using what you have. YUM. Okay, I am very curious about the arrowroot powder or potato starch…is it for texture? I am thinking it would add to the fluffiness and hold-factor, but perhaps that’s just in my head. PS, you’ve totally inspired me to stop making little grocery store runs here and there, and just use what I flipping have! LOL

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 3:11 PM

      Good question Jessica! potato starch and arrowroot starch are thickeners that are more allergy friendly and grain free. It kind of helps gelatinize the casserole so you don’t get just egg fluff. More texture. Plus potato starch is a great resistant starch for the gut! Hope that helps, keep me posted!

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  22. She Rocks Fitness

    03/11/2015 at 10:41 AM

    I may have to totally do this to use up my big old bag of power greens from Costco before they go bad…LOL. Glad you are home safely and good luck recovering…we’ll chat soon friend, when we can both find the time…HA!

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  23. Krysten

    03/11/2015 at 10:29 AM

    OOOOOh yes please!! I am all about the eggs all the time!

    ★★★★★

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 3:12 PM

      amen sista! My go to as well

      Reply
  24. kristin | W [H] A T C H

    03/11/2015 at 9:42 AM

    this looks so, so good. i am so in the mood for some sort of egg baked something!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:07 AM

      Can’t go wrong with that combo, right?

      Reply
  25. Missy

    03/11/2015 at 9:28 AM

    Welcome Back Cotter !!!!! <—- Lulz for days on that, thank you for putting up with me.

    Sometimes I am at the store and I know I should get…like gallon of water or some papertowels.. usually big stuff.. but I just…don't feel like it. Nope. Don't feel like lugging it all in and putting it away. If it can wait it does.

    So do we get PBJ recipe next?

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 9:58 AM

      OMG you are like me. I HATE getting paper towels or TP. That’s why i send the husband for. And you can welcome bake cotter me any day friend.

      pb and j… I add coconut butter or real butter to nuttzo and cinnamon/dash of salt then mix with a chia jam or smashed berries. GOTTA TRY IT!

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  26. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf

    03/11/2015 at 9:27 AM

    I am obsessed with BLTs. And breakfast. And Brinner. Love this. Can’t wait to make it!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:09 AM

      it’s healing food too, right? LOL!

      Reply
  27. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    03/11/2015 at 9:09 AM

    Um…I think we’re BLT besties today 😛

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:13 AM

      totally! and I’m trying yours next!

      Reply
  28. Jody - Fit at 57

    03/11/2015 at 8:47 AM

    PS: Welcome home & hoping you can move forward… smooch!

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  29. Jody - Fit at 57

    03/11/2015 at 8:46 AM

    We try to get home in time to shop but if not – oatmeal cause it can stay in the cupboard & I just add water, protein powder & spices. 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:14 AM

      that works for me! thank goodness for protein powder

      Reply
  30. Lisa @ RunWiki

    03/11/2015 at 8:13 AM

    I love a good BLT! Nothing tastes better to me than tangy tomatoes and salty crunchy bacon. I don’t eat bacon very often, but when I do, it goes down very easy. This looks amazing!

    ★★★★★

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:15 AM

      you can go sans bacon any day! still tasty. p.s i love you

      Reply
  31. Amanda @ .running with spoons.

    03/11/2015 at 7:57 AM

    Glad you made it home safe and sound, lady! I make a beeline for the bleeder as soon as I get home from travelling… I miss my smoothies! I’m actually tempted to pack a tiny blender in my suitcase for when I leave to Hawaii 😆

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:15 AM

      Magic bullet for the win! right? I’ve traveled with my vitamix before –> guilty

      Reply
  32. misszippy

    03/11/2015 at 7:30 AM

    Sounds amazing and perfect for your return to normal life! What’s my first meal usually after returning? Take out! ; )

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  33. Heather (Where's the Beach)

    03/11/2015 at 7:28 AM

    Welcome home! This looks super easy, filling, and tasty (I could sub out for tempeh bacon easily). I’m thinking it’d be a great post long-run lunch too!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:17 AM

      yes! totally a good one post run! and love tempeh bacon for this. I found a GF brand!

      Reply
  34. [email protected]

    03/11/2015 at 6:57 AM

    Wow Lindsay. What a colourful looking and vibrant dish!

    And welcome home, when are you away again so I can see lots more fantastic photographs? Lol (I know you’re just back 😉 )

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:17 AM

      haha i will gladly go back for you!

      Reply
  35. Nicole

    03/11/2015 at 6:46 AM

    Welcome back! This looks delicious.
    First “meal” back home after travel is usually an english muffin with peanut butter or a bowl of cereal 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:18 AM

      yes, peanut butter anything! WOO!

      Reply
  36. Renee @ Bendiful Blog

    03/11/2015 at 6:40 AM

    Welcome Home Pretty Lady!! OH and you’re speaking to my soul with eggs!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:18 AM

      thank you friend. Egg lovers unite!

      Reply
  37. Cara's Healthy Cravings

    03/11/2015 at 6:15 AM

    When I return home from an extended trip I often eat a ridiculous amount of salads. Especially after long flights and hotel hopping, I find my body lacks the freshness and nutrients from jam packed salads, so I crave them a lot.

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:18 AM

      I ate a salad at the airport… felt good!

      Reply
  38. Tess

    03/11/2015 at 5:56 AM

    I loved the beautiful pictures from the trip. How wonderful it is there. I’m glad y’all are back safe and sound. This looks so comforting and homey for the first back home dish!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:21 AM

      thank you friend. Feels good (and bad) to be back. haha

      Reply
  39. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe)

    03/11/2015 at 5:44 AM

    Welcome home! rest up and be off to Costco. You at least make things when you get home. We often do the panera dance.

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:19 AM

      we don’t have a panera near us… sad

      Reply
  40. mollie k

    03/11/2015 at 5:26 AM

    welcome home!! looks amazing! xo

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you friend. <3

      Reply
  41. Erin @ The Almond Eater

    03/11/2015 at 4:55 AM

    Welcome home friend! Love love love egg bakes, and I also heat them up until polished off–nothing wrong with that!

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:21 AM

      I knew you could relate… food twin!

      Reply
  42. Michele @ paleorunninMomma

    03/11/2015 at 4:41 AM

    Just received a nice big shipment of bacon yesterday and I kind of want this for breakfast! Bacon and eggs always wins 🙂

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:20 AM

      oh where do you order from? I need more bacon now. LOL!

      Reply
  43. Liz S.

    03/11/2015 at 4:32 AM

    Welcome home! Definitely a great, hearty dish to enjoy upon your return 🙂 I love making overnight oats as well as delicious egg dishes, when I come home from a long trip. And yes, gotta love Costco.

    ★★★★★

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:20 AM

      oh yes, that too! so filling and nourishing!

      Reply
  44. CARLA

    03/11/2015 at 4:20 AM

    (((sharing))) are you know me and my EGGGGGGGGS.

    <3

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    • LCCotter

      03/11/2015 at 10:19 AM

      YES! Eggs for the WIN!

      Reply

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