- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- cooking spray
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup cubed processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
- Bring water, quinoa, garlic, and onion powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 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 until topping is lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes.