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orzo gratin

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Easy pasta side that goes with just about anything!

(4 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For orzo gratin

  • 3 qt
    water
  • 16 oz
    package orzo
  • 6 clove
    garlic
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, minced, divided
  • 1 c
    parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c
    fine, dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsalted butter

How To Make orzo gratin

  • 1
    Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add orzo and garlic, and return to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. Remove garlic; peel and crush garlic. Set orzo aside.
  • 2
    Combine garlic and whipping cream in a large bowl; beat with a wire whisk until blended. Add orzo, chicken broth, 1 cup minced parsley, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste; stir well.
  • 3
    Place mixture in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 cup parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; stir well. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the orzo mixture. Dot with butter. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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