Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, diced; 2 cups quinoa; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups skim milk; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large tomato, cored and sliced

Servings: persons

5 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
2 cups quinoa
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups skim milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 large tomato, cored and sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Process cubed bread in a food processor to make bread crumbs. Set aside.
3
Heat olive oil in a deep ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add quinoa, chicken stock, and water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Heat 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir to form a paste, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in skim milk. Season with salt and ground black pepper; simmer on low until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, a little at a time, until combined. Stir cheese sauce into quinoa mixture in the skillet.
6
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until crumbs are toasted, about 2 minutes. Place tomato slices on top of quinoa; top with bread crumbs. Quinoa mixture will be soupy but will firm up during baking.
7
Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

749

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, diced, and more.

Yes, Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese 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.

Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese

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