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Cheesy Sausage, broccoli and Quinoa Casserole

Here's how you make Cheesy Sausage, broccoli and Quinoa Casserole
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups quinoa, uncooked, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
  • 16 ounces chicken Italian sausage links, casings removed (4 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth, unsalted
  • 6 cups broccoli, cut into florets and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped and divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Step 2: In a large saucepan or pot on medium high heat add the water and the quinoa and bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

  • Step 3: Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

  • Step 4: On medium high heat, heat a Dutch oven and then add 1 tablespoon of oil, swirling to coat and then add the next 3 ingredients (onion-sausage) and cook 5-10 minutes, stirring to crumble the sausage.

  • Step 5: With a slotted spoon remove mixture to a bowl.

  • Step 6: Keeping the pan on heat add the next 3 ingredients (flour - garlic) and cook, stirring for a few minutes and then add the milk and stock and bring to a boil; cook for a few more minutes, whisking constantly.

  • Step 7: Reduce heat to medium and stir in the broccoli, 2 teaspoons thyme, 3/8 teaspoon salt, 3/8 teaspoon pepper and the red pepper flakes; cover and cook 2 minutes.

  • Step 8: Stir in quinoa and sausage mixture.

  • Step 9: Spray 2 (8 inch) square micro-safe glass baking dishes with cooking spray and divide mixture between the two dishes.

  • Step 10: In a bowl combine 1 1/2 teaspoon oil and the panko along with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the cheese.

  • Step 11: Sprinkle mixture evenly over casseroles.

  • Step 12: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.

  • Step 13: ***If you want to freeze one or both of the casseroles: cool the unbaked casseroles completely, cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Step 14: Remove the foil and microwave on high for 20 minutes or until thawed.

  • Step 15: Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes and then broil for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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