Mexican Quinoa Casserole ~ Cheese, Potatoes & Crumb

Name: Mexican Quinoa Casserole ~ Cheese, Potatoes & Crumbled Bacon On Top
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable stock or water; 3 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 cups of frozen corn or you can use fresh off the cob; 6 scallions, diced; 1 lime; 2-1/2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese; 1 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained; 8 tablespoons of salsa. Pick your favorite brand. Canned mild green chilies will also work (see notes).; 3 tablespoons of chili seasoning; 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. Mexican oregano is recommended, but plain oregano works fine too.; Salt to taste; Oil for cooking. I use olive oil.; Serving suggestions: crumbled cooked bacon, diced scallions, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock or water
3 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 cups of frozen corn or you can use fresh off the cob
6 scallions, diced
1 lime
2-1/2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
8 tablespoons of salsa. Pick your favorite brand. Canned mild green chilies will also work (see notes).
3 tablespoons of chili seasoning
2 teaspoons of dried oregano. Mexican oregano is recommended, but plain oregano works fine too.
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking. I use olive oil.
Serving suggestions: crumbled cooked bacon, diced scallions, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, lime wedges

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["Preheat the oven to 350 F
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Lightly oil the bottom of a 15x10 inch baking pan
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To cook the quinoa: Rinse one cup of quinoa. In a small pot, over medium heat, toast the rinsed quinoa in a little olive oil until it's fragrant and starts to make a crackling sound, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully add two cups of vegetable stock or water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is done. Turn off the heat, let stand for 5 minutes in the covered pot. Put the all of the cooked quinoa in a large bowl and set aside.
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Put the frozen hash brown potatoes in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave them for 2-3 minutes, until they're starting to soften. Place them in the bowl with the quinoa.", "Meanwhile, heat some oil in a nonstick skillet and saute the diced red bell pepper until tender crisp. Once the bell peppers have softened, put them in a bowl along with the cooked quinoa and potatoes. Add the rinsed and drained black beans, salsa, diced scallions, chili seasoning, dried oregano and corn. Add a couple of good squeezes of lime juice. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and salt to taste. Put the mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
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If you're going to finish this casserole with crumbled cooked bacon then fry a few pieces of diced bacon in a skillet as the casserole bakes. When the casserole is done, sprinkle it over the top. I like to serve sour cream, hot sauce, diced scallions, lime wedges and diced avocado on the side. Enjoy!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups vegetable stock or water, 3 cups of frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, 2 red bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Quinoa Casserole ~ Cheese, Potatoes & Crumbled Bacon On Top falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Mexican Quinoa Casserole ~ Cheese, Potatoes & Crumbled Bacon On Top

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