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Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Quinoa Bake
leftover ham, turkey or chicken baked in a healthy casserole
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Author
Megan
Ingredients
3
cups
Quinoa
cooked
1
cup
Ham. cooked
3
cups
Broccoli
frozen
1
cup
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
shredded
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
1/4
cup
onion minced
2
tablespoons
butter
1/3
cup
flour
11/4
cup
milk
2% milkfat
11/2
teaspoon
“Better than Bouillon” chicken base
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Cook quinoa according to package directions, and set aside in greased pan.
Pour the soup over the quinoa and mix it well.
Top quinoa mixture with chopped ham.
Chop the frozen broccoli and place on top of the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the dish, sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese is evenly melted.
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup.
Sauté onions in butter in a medium saucepan until onions are soft and translucent.
Mix in the flour to form a paste.
Pour in half of the milk and whisk continually until well-combined with a wire whisk.
Add the rest of the milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Continue whisking until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
Notes
You may substitute ham with cooked chicken, beef, or turkey as well.