Garlic Cheese Quinoa Recipe

Name: Garlic Cheese Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; cooking spray; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta(R)); salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
cooking spray
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta(R))
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste

1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Garlic Cheese Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Garlic Cheese Quinoa

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