Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this French Onion Orzo Bake, where creamy orzo meets sweet, caramelized onions and melty cheese. This dish is a warm embrace from the oven, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With layers of rich flavor, including fragrant thyme and savory vegetable broth, each bite transports you to a place of nostalgia and joy. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to share, this bake is destined to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and thyme; sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo with onion mixture and half of the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let sit for a few minutes before garnishing with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg