Ingredients

3cupswater

1½cupsquinoa

2garlic cloves,minced

½tsponion powder

Cooking spray

1cupmilk

2largeeggs

¾cupsharp Cheddar cheese,shredded

¾cupprocessed cheese food,cubed, such as Velveeta®

salt and ground black pepper,to taste

¼cuppanko bread crumbs,or to taste

Preparation

Bring water, quinoa, garlic, and onion powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed.

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 for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.