Quinoa Mac and Cheese

Well yes- i was going to pair this up with the cheesesteaks- but I've been ditched by my son and me and my daughter are not that hungry- so we'll bump that to another day.  But we did make the Quinoa Mac and Cheese.

Original recipe here

Prep 15 minutes- Cooking 35
How I made it

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• good pinch of salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup 1% Milk
• 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese- Light
• 1/4 Cup Panko bread crumbs (optional)
• Vegetables of choice (optional)

Preheat oven to 350F 
 Cooked the Quinoa per normal in a pot (New for me we've never used it before- other then for the parrots!) One it's sitting and steaming prepare the other ingredients.  


Saute vegetables until soft.  


In a large bowl whisk eggs and milk. Fold in cooked Quinoa, salt, garlic, cheese (reserve some to sprinkle on top) and if chosen vegetables.  Spread onto a large greased cooking dish (9x13)
Top with remaining Cheese and if you choose Panko bread crumbs. 


Cook for 30-35 minutes @ 350F 

Makes an entree or a side dish.  Try different additions- hot sauce, sour cream, different types of cheese! 




Servings: 8 (Side portion size)
WW Points (not including any vegetables or toppings added) but does include Panko: 5