Sheet Pan Bacon Breakfast Potatoes: The Ultimate Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Morning Meal

Imagine a complete, satisfying breakfast with crispy bacon, perfectly seasoned potatoes, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked together on a single sheet pan. This isn’t just a dream – it’s the reality of these incredible Dairy & Gluten-free Breakfast Bacon Potatoes. The secret? Allowing the savory bacon grease to naturally infuse every bite, transforming simple ingredients into a mouthwatering, filling meal. For those navigating food allergies, this recipe is a true game-changer, as it’s naturally free of the top 8 common allergens, offering that beloved diner-style breakfast potato experience without any worries about cross-contact.

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Why These Sheet Pan Bacon Breakfast Potatoes Are a Must-Try

Hailing from my Idaho roots, I can confidently say this potato breakfast recipe is simply the best. Potatoes are not only incredibly inexpensive and wonderfully filling, but when combined with a medley of fresh vegetables and savory bacon, they create a breakfast truly made in heaven. What makes this recipe an absolute standout, especially during busy times or holidays, is its ingenious simplicity: everything comes together on a single sheet pan, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment.

The Magic of One-Pan Cooking

One-pan meals have revolutionized home cooking, and for good reason. They drastically cut down on dishes, making meal prep and post-meal cleanup a breeze. For breakfast, this is particularly valuable. Instead of juggling multiple pans for bacon, potatoes, and veggies, you can consolidate everything into one efficient cooking method. This allows you to spend less time scrubbing and more time savoring your morning, whether it’s a hectic weekday or a leisurely weekend.

Perfect for Holiday Brunches & Allergy-Friendly Meals

Many families, including my own, used to rely on egg bakes for holiday breakfasts. However, with the rise of food allergies, finding suitable substitutions can be a challenge. This dairy-free and gluten-free breakfast potato recipe offers an exceptional alternative that everyone will adore. Its heartiness and robust flavors make it an ideal centerpiece for any holiday breakfast or brunch. The beauty of this dish is that once it’s in the oven, your hands are free to focus on other holiday preparations, like setting a festive table, or simply relaxing and enjoying precious family time. I know for a fact this will be making an appearance at our Christmas breakfast this year.

Beyond holidays, this recipe shines for everyday allergy-friendly eating. It’s a naturally top-8-allergen-free meal, which means it avoids eggs, dairy, gluten, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish, making it safe and inclusive for many dietary needs. The simplicity of the ingredients also means it’s less daunting to delegate to other family members, as they won’t need to hunt for special, obscure ingredients. This makes healthy, inclusive eating genuinely effortless.

Adaptable and Delicious: Customize Your Breakfast Potatoes

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to various dietary preferences and calorie considerations. If you’re looking to reduce the caloric intake, especially when it’s not a holiday (because let’s be honest, holidays are for indulging!), simply swap traditional bacon for turkey bacon. For those following a plant-based or vegan lifestyle, you can easily make this recipe entirely vegan by omitting the bacon entirely or using a plant-based “facon” substitute. The robust flavors of the potatoes and vegetables, enhanced by the seasoning, still create a fantastic meal.

The Secret to Flavor: Bacon Grease & Seasoning

I cannot stress enough the importance of proper seasoning, especially when it comes to potatoes. An under-seasoned potato dish is one of my biggest food pet peeves – it just tastes bland! Rest assured, I meticulously tested this recipe multiple times to ensure the seasoning is absolutely perfect. These potatoes are thoroughly coated in a flavorful spice blend, and crucially, they bathe in the glorious saltiness of the bacon grease. This infusion is what truly elevates these potatoes from good to absolutely outstanding, reminiscent of your favorite diner-style breakfast potatoes.

Packed with Veggies (and Adaptable!)

I love that this dish is generously loaded with vegetables. You get your protein from the bacon, your essential veggies, and a hearty starch from the potatoes, all in one complete breakfast. While I personally enjoy mushrooms, I understand they might not be everyone’s favorite (my kids often wish I’d omit them!). The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility: feel free to adjust the amount and type of vegetables to your liking. Bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms are a fantastic starting point, but the possibilities are endless.

This recipe is also a fantastic way to utilize leftover vegetables lurking in your fridge. Consider adding different colored bell peppers for visual appeal, zucchini, summer squash, or even broccoli florets. The chosen seasonings are very forgiving and complement a wide array of vegetable options, allowing you to truly make this recipe your own.

Serving Suggestions & Meal Prep Tips

These sheet pan bacon breakfast potatoes are delightful on their own, but can also be enhanced with your favorite toppings. While I’m perfectly happy gobbling them up plain, my family occasionally enjoys them topped with a creamy dairy-free ranch. For a convenient bottled option, we genuinely love Hampton Creek’s Just Ranch (this is unsponsored, just a genuine recommendation!). You can also sprinkle fresh parsley, green onions, or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.

I always make sure to fill my sheet pan to the brim, guaranteeing delicious leftovers. These reheat wonderfully for lunch the next day or make a fantastic encore breakfast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Have I convinced you yet? This year, plan to make these allergy-friendly breakfast potatoes for your Christmas breakfast, ensuring everyone at the table can enjoy a delicious, stress-free meal. I personally find myself craving something savory to balance out all the sweet treats from my stocking during the holidays! This dish is also perfect for “breakfast-for-dinner” nights. Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later so you can easily find it whenever the craving strikes.

If you can enjoy eggs, you might also like this Mexican Breakfast Casserole by Evolving Table.

Be sure to tag me if you make it so I can see your delicious creations!

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Dairy & Gluten-free Breakfast Bacon Potatoes

Yield:
4-5 servings

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
55 minutes

A complete breakfast, with your bacon, potatoes and veggies all made on one sheet pan. The saltiness from the bacon grease helps to flavor everything into one mouthwatering and filling breakfast. This Dairy & Gluten-free Breakfast Bacon Potatoes are great for those with food allergies as it’s naturally free of the top-8-allergens. It’s just like your favorite breakfast potatoes from a diner–without having to worry about cross contact.

Ingredients

1 package bacon (use turkey bacon for low-fat)
2 and 1/2 pounds potatoes, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 package mushrooms, sliced
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1/8 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 Tablespoon dried parsley
Optional: freshly ground pepper, freshly parsley, green onions
Top with dairy-free ranch

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place the bacon on the sheet pan, close together, but not overlapping. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until it is nice and crispy.
While the bacon cooks, dice all of your vegetables and add them in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil and spices.
When the bacon is done cooking, remove the bacon to a paper towel and leave the bacon grease on the sheet.
Place your spiced potato and vegetable mixture onto the same sheet pan. Stir around to thoroughly coat in the bacon grease (you can use all of the grease like me, or remove some).
Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Raise the temperature to 500 and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Finally, turn up your oven to broil and finish cooking 2-4 minutes, or until everything has a nice brown on it. (You don’t have to do this step, but I like the tops of mine really crisp.)
Serve warm, with any additional toppings you want on it like additional salt and pepper, fresh parsley and green onions.
Leftovers keep 2-3 days in an air tight container.

Notes

Adapted from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

*For a vegan version, skip the bacon cooking step and follow the rest of the instructions as follows. You can always top with a vegan bacon substitute that doesn’t need cooking like this.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 135Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 944mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g

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Looking for other allergy-friendly breakfast recipes? Try some of my other favorites:

Vegan Banana French Toast (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free)

Cinna-Swirl Muffins (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut, Tree nut Free, Top 8 Free, Vegan)