Cheesy Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups grated cheese (Gruyere and Cheddar), divided
• 1 cup Panko crumbs
• vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, etc.), optional

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Add a pinch of salt while cooking.
2. If you want to add vegetables, saute them in a little oil while the quinoa is cooking. Then add them to the mixture, before pouring it into the baking dish.
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3. Spray a 9 x 13 in. casserole pan with non-stick spray.
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Add garlic and seasoning salt; stir to combine.

5. Fold in quinoa and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Pour into baking dish.


6. Top with remaining cheese and Panko crumbs. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until top starts to brown.

7. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, etc.

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* If you want a different spin on this, try using Parmesan/Herb Panko crumbs and mozzarella cheese. Then serve with marinara sauce!