Quinoa Spinach Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Quinoa Spinach Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 1- 1/2 cup Whole Milk; 2 dashes Freshly Grated Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 3 cups Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions); 2 bunches Fresh Baby Spinach; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; 3/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
1- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
2 dashes Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Salt
8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 cups Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions)
2 bunches Fresh Baby Spinach
1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
3/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In a medium saucepan add 3 tablespoons of butter and flour and heat over medium heat.
3
Whisk continuously until a paste forms.
4
Whisk in milk.
5
Increase heat to medium/high and bring to a boil whisking the whole time.
6
Stir in the nutmeg, salt and cheddar cheese.
7
When cheese sauce is smooth remove from heat.
8
In a large bowl mix together the cooked quinoa, cheese sauce and spinach.
9
Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish (I used an 8 inch cast iron skillet).
10
Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11
In a small bowl mix together the butter and bread crumbs.
12
Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
13
Bake on 350 F until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
14
Remove from oven and enjoy!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Tablespoons Flour, 1- 1/2 cup Whole Milk, 2 dashes Freshly Grated Nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Spinach Mac n Cheese 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.

Quinoa Spinach Mac n Cheese

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