ORZO AND CHEESE BAKED IN ACORN SQUASH
Categories Pasta Vegetable Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Cheddar Squash Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut off thin slice from rounded side of each squash half. Arrange squash, open side down, in roasting pan. Add 3/4 cup water to pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until squash is tender about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; discard water. Turn squash open side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Maintain oven temperature.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pour milk and broth into same pot; bring to boil. Add orzo; boil until liquid thickens and orzo is tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
- Divide orzo mixture among squash halves. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Bake until tops begin to brown, about 25 minutes.
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Purna Magar
pmagar@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves acorn squash. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's a delicious and easy meal.
Misaye Adane
a@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Md Juneid
juneidm27@aol.comI've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit. I love the way the roasted acorn squash pairs with the creamy orzo and cheese filling.
Waqas Rahman
rahman91@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The acorn squash is roasted to perfection and the orzo and cheese filling is creamy and delicious.
Mahamodol Hasan
h-mahamodol31@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I thought this dish was delicious. The orzo and cheese filling was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the squash.
rama storeug
r-s@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The acorn squash is sweet and mild, and the orzo and cheese filling is cheesy and gooey.
Gamalakhe Mbata
gamalakhe@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses seasonal ingredients. The acorn squash is at its best in the fall, and the orzo and cheese filling is a classic comfort food.
Kamran Afridi Afridi
ak@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mr Khobaib
m43@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the acorn squash was a beautiful presentation.
Abdul Majith
m-abdul94@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was a disaster! The acorn squash was not cooked through and the orzo and cheese filling was dry and clumpy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Olivia Tetteh
olivia-tetteh@yahoo.comI thought this dish was just okay. The acorn squash was a bit bland and the orzo and cheese filling was not very flavorful. I wouldn't make this again.
shervan Kobani
kobani@gmail.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover orzo. The dish was easy to assemble and it turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Izayah Tucker
tucker.i@gmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the roasted acorn squash paired perfectly with the savory orzo and cheese filling. I also appreciated the fact that this dish was relatively easy to make.
Hasnain Nawaz
nawaz.hasnain4@hotmail.frThis dish was a hit with my family! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the orzo and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.