Garlic Cheese Quinoa

Directions

Ingredients :

3 cups water

1 ½ cups quinoa

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon onion powder

cooking spray

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

¾ cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup panko bread crumbs

or to taste

Methods :

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.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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.

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.