Smoky Orzo Casserole

Name: Smoky Orzo Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
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

By Lynda Hayes
@LyndawithaY

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.

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This is a quick easy dish to prepare that is sure to please everyone. I liked the smoky flavor and the creaminess of the cheese/Rotel mix. A perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★☆ 3 votes4

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

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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How to Make Smoky Orzo Casserole

Step-by-Step

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.
My husband and father love this dish because of the smoky flavor it gives the orzo. In my husbands words "It's just scrumptous!"

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About Smoky Orzo Casserole

Course/Dish: Beef Pasta Pasta Sides

Main Ingredient: Pasta

Regional Style: American

Collection: Casserole Crazy

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

Hashtags: #easy #cheesy #spicy #creamy #simple #hearty #seasoned #smoky

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