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Butternut Squash and Chicken Sausage Quinoa Casserole

Course Dinner
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • ½ large white onion minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups white quinoa rinsed
  • 32 oz. creamy butternut squash soup We recommend Imagine and Pacific Foods brands
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. cooked chicken sausage links chopped (~5 sausages)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a casserole dish, combine the minced onion, garlic, and quinoa. Mix them together.
  • Pour the butternut squash soup over the ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and chopped chicken sausage, ensuring the quinoa is fully submerged in the soup.
  • Place the thyme bundle in the middle of the casserole.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, stir the casserole, cover it again, and bake for another 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the casserole, remove the thyme bundle, and spread the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  • Turn the oven to broil and broil the cheese for 1-3 minutes until melted and slightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a bit of spice, add ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper in step #2.
  • Any brand of butternut squash soup will work, but the flavor may vary.
  • If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 2 teaspoons of dried thyme as a substitute.