This versatile dish can be served as a meal or side because its made with quinoa (keen-wah), a complete protein. This fabulous grain tends to pick up surrounding flavors and in this case, GARLIC and CHEEEEEEESE!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
238 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Bring water, quinoa, garlic, and onion powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk milk and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese and processed cheese food into quinoa mixture until cheeses begin to melt; season with salt and black pepper. Mix quinoa mixture into milk mixture. Transfer quinoa-milk mixture to the prepared baking dish; top with panko bread crumbs.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
3 cups water
½ teaspoon onion powder
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
cooking spray
1 ½ cups quinoa
¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
¾ cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
