Best 8 Orzo Timbales With Fontina Cheese Recipes

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Orzo timbales with fontina cheese is a classic Italian dish that features a delicious and versatile combination of flavors and textures. It is a hearty dish that is perfect for a main course or a side dish and can be served hot or cold. The orzo, a type of short-grain pasta, is cooked and combined with a mixture of cheese, vegetables, and herbs. The mixture is then poured into molds and baked until golden brown. The result is a flavorful and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

ORZO TIMBALES WITH FONTINA CHEESE



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Take mac and cheese to a new level using orzo pasta and fontina. With a pop of color from sweet red peppers, these timbales bake in ramekins for perfect individual servings.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in cheese, peppers and olives. Divide among six greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. , In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg; pour over orzo mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, run a knife around sides of ramekins and invert onto serving plates. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 pound orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
4 ounces diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook until the Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl. Add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and dried thyme. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.

BAKED FONTINA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds Italian Fontina Val d'Aosta cheese, rind removed and 1-inch-diced
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 crusty French baguette

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack 5 inches from the heat.
  • Distribute the cubes of Fontina evenly in a 12-inch cast-iron pan. Drizzle on the olive oil. Combine the garlic, thyme, and rosemary and sprinkle it over the cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and place the pan under the broiler for 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and starts to brown.
  • Serve the baked Fontina family-style¿right out of the oven in the cast-iron pan with crusty chunks of bread for everyone to dip.

BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS



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Make and share this Baked Orzo With Fontina and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 lb orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces shredded Fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
4 ounces diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 X 13 baking dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the oinions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook unti lthe Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl. Add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt & pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the bread crumbsd, Parmesan, and dried thyme. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

CHEESY ORZO



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A delicious side dish that goes great with chicken and pork!

Provided by Andi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 white onion, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 cup Marsala wine
1 cup frozen peas
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces shredded fontina cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot; stir in orzo. Cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour orzo and broth into a bowl.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and mushrooms in the melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushroom mixture into orzo.
  • Stir peas, cream, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper into orzo-mushroom mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and thyme together in a bowl; sprinkle over orzo-mushroom mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 652.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS



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Make and share this Baked Orzo With Fontina and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef 998002

Categories     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 lb orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 cup marsala wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, fresh and diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook until the Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl. Add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and dried thyme. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 592.4, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14

BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS



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Categories     Bread     Bake     Low Sodium     Pea     Boil     Orzo

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound orzo pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces shredded fontina cheese (about 1 cup)
4 ounces diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook until the Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl, then add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and thyme. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes.

### **Orzo Timbales with Creamy Italian Sausage & Garlicky Mushrooms:** ### **Preparation and Cooking:** - Cook orzo al dente following the package instructions, then cool slightly. - In a large skillet, fry Italian sausage until browned and crumbled, then remove. - Sauté mushrooms, shallot, and minced cloves in the sausage drippings until the mushrooms are soft. - Whisk together eggs, milk, Parmesan, and seasonings in a medium bowl. - Toss the orzo, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and fontina cheese together. ### **Creating Timbales:** - Grease the ramekins generously to ensure easy removal. - Divide the orzo mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. - Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and set, and the center is still creamy. ### **Serving and Variations:** - Let the timbales cool for a few minutes before serving. - Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, or a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. - Customize the recipe by using different herbs, cheeses, or even adding roasted tomatoes or spinach. ### **Conclusion:** Orzo timbales are a delicious and versatile dish perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual weeknight dinner or an upscale brunch. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making them a great option for both cooking enthusiasts and beginners. The combination of creamy Italian sausage, garlicky sautéed mushrooms, and gooey fontina cheese in a crispy orzo crust makes these timbales a true culinary experience.

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