Quinoa Spinach Mac n Cheese

• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Flour
• 1- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
• 2 dashes Freshly Grated Nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 3 cups Cooked Quinoa (cooked According To Package Instructions)
• 2 bunches Fresh Baby Spinach
• 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
• 3/4 cups Panko Bread Crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium saucepan add 3 tablespoons of butter and flour and heat over medium heat.
3. Whisk continuously until a paste forms.
4. Whisk in milk.
5. Increase heat to medium/high and bring to a boil whisking the whole time.
6. Stir in the nutmeg, salt and cheddar cheese.
7. When cheese sauce is smooth remove from heat.
8. In a large bowl mix together the cooked quinoa, cheese sauce and spinach.
9. Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish (I used an 8 inch cast iron skillet).
10. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11. In a small bowl mix together the butter and bread crumbs.
12. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
13. Bake on 350 F until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
14. Remove from oven and enjoy!

butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, salt, cheddar cheese, quinoa, spinach, freshly grated parmesan cheese, butter, bread crumbs

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/quinoa-spinach-mac-n-cheese/ (may not work)