Quinoa Egg Bake

Serves 10

1 1/2  cups uncooked quinoa rinsed
16 eggs
2 cans evaporated milk (or 2 1/2 cups milk)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic
3 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 cups baby spinach packed, roughly chopped

2 cups finely shredded Romano Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven 350. Butter a large deep dish.  (If halving this recipe use an 8x8 metal or glass baking dish)  Add eggs into a large bowl and whisk.  Add all other ingredients BUT NOT the cheese into a large bowl and stir well.  Pour mixture into dish and jiggle slightly to settle the quinoa.  Cover tightly with foil.  Bake 45 min.  Remove foil and sprinkle all the cheese evenly over top.  Return to oven and  bake 15 min longer until lightly golden on top.  Cool about 5 min. 

Cheesy Egg Bake

 

16 eggs
2-3 cans chilies
2 pounds shredded cheese (Mexican blend is amazing, or cheddar)
1 can evaporated milk

1 tsp melted butter
2 TBSP flour

Mix eggs, chilies, cheese and evaporated milk.
Melt butter in a 11x14" dish.
Tilt to coat bottom of dish.Sprinkle with flour.
Pour in egg mixture.
Bake 350 for 1 hour.

Additional fixings:  diced tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, bacon, ham, sausage, fresh baby spinach,  Parmesan cheese.  Serve with fruit on the side and some good for you toast :D

Feeds 8+ people