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Cheesy Bacon Quinoa Casserole
This Cheesy Bacon Quinoa Casserole is the perfect comfort food made with just 5 simple, wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Course:
brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine:
American
Diet:
Gluten Free
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
228
kcal
Author:
Lauren Kelly
Ingredients
1 ½
cups
quinoa
rinsed and drained
3
cups
water
1
cup
milk of choice
4
cups
baby spinach
1 ½
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
I use Vermont Sharp from Cabot
4
pieces
bacon
center cut, nitrate-free cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
Place rinsed quinoa and water in a large sauce pan under high heat.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is gone.
Add milk and spinach and stir until mixed well and spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
Add one cup of cheese and mix well. Place in lightly greased 9 x 13
casserole dish
and cover.
Place in the refrigerator if you are baking later.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake in oven for 30 minutes until melted.
Add remaining ½ cup cheese and crumbled bacon and broil for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
Notes
To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
228
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
23
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.001
g
|
Cholesterol:
25
mg
|
Sodium:
176
mg
|
Potassium:
328
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1673
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
220
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg