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French Onion Orzo Bake

A creamy, cheesy baked orzo dish inspired by classic French onion soup flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French-Inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup orzo pasta dry
  • 2.5 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil over medium heat until golden.
  3. Add garlic and thyme, cooking briefly until fragrant.
  4. Stir in orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream, transfer to baking dish, and mix in half the cheese.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and bake covered, then uncovered until golden.

Notes

Let rest briefly before serving for best texture.