Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, And Quinoa Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, And Quinoa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 4 (4-oz.) links sweet chicken Italian sausage, casings removed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups water
2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
4 (4-oz.) links sweet chicken Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups whole milk
2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
6 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Cooking spray
1/2 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Bring 2 1/2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
3
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, carrot, and sausage; cook 7 minutes, stirring to crumble sausage. Remove sausage mixture to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
4
Add flour, butter, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add milk and stock; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium; stir in broccoli, 2 teaspoons thyme, 3/8 teaspoon salt, 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir in quinoa and sausage mixture.
5
Coat 2 (8-inch) square microwave-safe glass or ceramic baking dishes with cooking spray. Divide quinoa mixture between dishes. Combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and panko in a bowl; add remaining 1 teaspoon thyme, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and cheddar. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over casseroles. Bake at 400u00b0F for 18 minutes or until browned, or follow freezing instructions.
6
How To: FREEZE: Cool unbaked casseroles completely; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Freeze up to 2 months. THAW: Remove foil. Microwave at HIGH 20 minutes or until thawed. REHEAT: Cover with foil and bake at 375u00b0F for 25 minutes; then broil 5 minutes or until golden brown.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups water, 2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, And Quinoa Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Sausage, Broccoli, And Quinoa Casserole

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions