Published 9/18/2020 • Updated 8/23/2022
Spinach Artichoke Dip or Casserole?
Do you love a warm and cheesy spinach casserole dip? So do we! We have this delicious baked spinach artichoke dip that we just love! We took the spinach artichoke combination and took it up a notch and made a delicious spinach artichoke casserole. All we did was add some extra vegetables and quinoa (because we love quinoa recipes on FFF) and it morphed an average healthy appetizer into a delicious healthy dinner! We are obsessed!
Everything You Need
The beauty of this recipe is that you throw all of your ingredients in a greased casserole dish, cover it with a delicious sauce, and bake! Here is what you need.
QuinoaWhite onion Spinach PotatoesArtichokes Cream cheese Broth Milk Garlic powder Salt Mozzarella Parmesan
It’s All About the Cheese Sauce
What makes this quinoa casserole creamy? The cheese sauce of course! It’s as easy as 1-2-3 to make, too! Sometimes you thicken sauces with corn starch or a roux, but this casserole is thickened with a cheese sauce and the starch from the potatoes. All you have to do is make a quick and delicious roux to pour mix with all the ingredients. As the casserole bakes, the starch from the potatoes and the cheese sauce will thicken to deliciousness!
Tips + Tricks for the Perfect Quinoa Casserole
Spray the Dish
Before putting any of the ingredients in the casserole dish, make sure you spray the dish! Why? Because sometimes the cheese and quinoa can get a bit sticky and make for hard clean up!
Liquid:Quinoa Ratio
The liquid to quinoa ratio is usually 1:3.5. In this recipe we use 1 1/2 cups quinoa and 3 cups liquid (broth and milk). However, you can always add more liquid to your casserole if you want it a bit saucier!
Cover the Casserole
Covering the casserole with aluminum foil or a casserole cover is very important. It traps the heat in the casserole dish and allows the quinoa to cook perfectly! We remove the cover from the casserole dish at 30 minutes.
Let it Sit
When you remove the casserole from the oven it is very important that you let it rest for at least 10 minutes. It gives the access liquid time to set up in the casserole dish. So, if your casserole seems too watery, give it some time to sit and that will change!
Quinoa Casserole Recipes
Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa CasseroleChicken Apple Sausage Quinoa Casserole with Brussel SproutsCashew Chicken Quinoa Bake
