BAKED FONTINA ORZO

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The pasta orzo makes a nice alternative to rice. If you like, use 1/2 cup blanched, diced asparagus for the roasted peppers.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups with butter; set aside. , Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine orzo, cheese, peppers and olives. Spoon into prepared ramekins. , In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over orzo mixture. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. , Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

md. kashem ali OA
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Hasina akter rupa
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Mshsgsg Sjsh
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This dish is a little too rich for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.


Adam Patton
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I've tried this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my guests.


shaa Qlassique
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This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


rico hanimägi
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Mohamed Sagar
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


malkana gee
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Gift Sialwiindi
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This dish was a little too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less fontina cheese next time.


Md Saifullah Al Siam
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Tiki Matusak
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chamara Pushpakumara
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The only thing I would change is that I would use a little less salt.


FUZAIL RAJPUT
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Alie
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this dish changed my mind. The fontina cheese and the sun-dried tomatoes really made this dish something special. I will definitely be making this again.


Gladys Awuor
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This baked fontina orzo was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The fontina cheese was melted and gooey, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.