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French Onion Orzo Bake

A creamy, cheesy baked orzo dish inspired by the rich flavors of French onion soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil for 25–30 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1–2 minutes.
  4. Stir in orzo and coat with onion mixture.
  5. Add broth and simmer 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream.
  7. Top with Gruyère and mozzarella.
  8. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For extra flavor, deglaze onions with white wine before adding orzo.