French Onion Orzo Bake
A creamy baked orzo dish featuring French onion soup, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and melted cheese, all combined in one pan for an easy, comforting dinner.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c uncooked orzo
- 3½ c vegetable broth
- 1 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 c shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the uncooked orzo, vegetable broth, condensed French onion soup, sour cream, French onion soup mix, dried thyme, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1½ cups of the shredded cheese. Stir thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the orzo with a certified gluten-free orzo-style pasta or short gluten-free pasta. Additionally, ensure that the French onion soup, soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce are labeled gluten free, as these products may contain gluten depending on the brand.