Baked Cheddar Quinoa Bites (Printable)

Golden bites blending quinoa, cheddar, and fresh veggies baked to savory perfection for any occasion.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1/2 cup finely chopped baby spinach
05 - 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Pantry & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, shredded cheddar, eggs, spinach, red bell pepper, green onions, and garlic until evenly incorporated.
03 - Stir in gluten-free breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika; mix thoroughly.
04 - Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, pressing gently to pack each cup.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the bites are golden brown and set.
06 - Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre endlessly adaptable—swap the cheese, sneak in any veggie, and theyll still turn out delicious.
  • You can make a batch on Sunday and have grab-and-go snacks all week long.
  • Theyre sturdy enough for lunchboxes but fancy enough to serve at a party with a little dipping sauce on the side.
02 -
  • If your quinoa is even slightly warm, the eggs will start cooking on contact and youll end up with a weird scrambled texture instead of a cohesive bite.
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the tin makes all the difference—loose bites crumble, compact ones hold together beautifully.
03 -
  • If you dont have a mini muffin tin, use a regular one and bake a few minutes longer—theyll just be bigger and heartier.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the batter if you want a subtle kick that sneaks up on you.
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