Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese
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Recipe Summary Unhealthy Quinoa Mac And Cheese
Take the health benefits of quinoa and override them with a ton of cheese. You won't regret it!Ingredients | Health Benefits Of Strawberries5 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, diced3 cloves garlic, diced2 cups quinoa2 cups chicken stock2 cups water¼ cup butter¼ cup flour2 cups skim milksalt and ground black pepper to taste8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded1 tablespoon butter1 large tomato, cored and slicedDirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Process cubed bread in a food processor to make bread crumbs. Set aside.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.Add quinoa, chicken stock, and water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes.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.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.Bake in the oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.This would be really special with the addition of crabmeat or shrimp. Bacon would also be a delicious addition.Info | Health Benefits Of Strawberriesprep: 25 mins cook: 55 mins additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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