Smoky Orzo Casserole

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings4
Categories:	Beef, Pasta, Pasta Sides, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Meat Appetizers, Side Casseroles
Collections:	Casserole Crazy
Keywords:	easy, cheesy, spicy, creamy, simple, hearty, seasoned, smoky
Serves:	6
Prep Time:	15 Min
Cook Time:	20 Min

Ingredients

1 1/2 c	orzo pasta
8 oz	velveeta cheese, cubed small
1/2 can(s)	rotel, chili fixins style
1/2 pkg	little smokies, beef
1/2 c	white onion, diced
1 tsp	onion powder
1 tsp	garlic powder
1 tsp	salt and pepper
10	ritz crackers, roasted vegetable flavor, crushed

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Lynda Hayes

Lightly Salted

Port Saint Lucie, FL (pop. 164,603)

LyndawithaY

Member Since Dec 2011

Lynda's Notes:

My husband created this dish. He wanted something flavorful and easy to fix. This is such a versatile dish,it is a satisfying hearty dish that can be used as an appetizer to dinner to the super-bowl party. A one dish casserole easy enough for your husband to make and satisfying enough for everyone to love.

Directions

Cook 1-1/2 C of Orzo in 2 C of boiling water that has been salted until done (9 minutes) Drain and set aside.

Cut up velveeta cheese into small bite size cubes and put in a microwave safe bowl. Add 1/2 can of the Rotel chili fixins to it, along with diced onions. Microwave on high for 3 minutes until melted and mix together well. Add salt, pepper, garlic, onion powders.

Cut up smokies into thirds. Mix into cheese sauce.
Add pasta and mix well together and pour into an
8x8 casserole dish that has been oiled. Crumble crackers and spread over top. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Serve while hot!

Variations: Try other flavors of Lil Smokies in this. You can add diced green pepper and mushrooms if you want more veggies.