Cheesy Quinoa and Sausage Broccoli Casserole

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

water

2 cups

quinoa, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

chopped yellow onion

1/2 cup

chopped carrots

links chicken sausage (I used chicken and apple links) (chopped)

6 cups

fresh broccoli florets, chopped

1/2 cup

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

3 cloves

garlic, minced

2 cups

whole milk

2 cups

low sodium chicken stock

1 cup

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

red pepper flakes

1/2 cup

panko breadcrumbs

2/3 cup

sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/3 cup

mozzarella cheese, shredded