Garlic Cheese Quinoa

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)
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste

Directions

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.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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.

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.