Orzo Mac and Cheese

Name: Orzo Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 6 oz cheddar-Gruyere cheese, freshly grated

Viral one-pot orzo mac and cheese � orzo cooks in chicken broth and half-and-half, then mixed with cheddar-Gruyere for a creamy, no-roux side dish.

Prep5 minutes

Cook20 minutes

Serves4

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
6 oz cheddar-Gruyere cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add orzo, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir for 2 minutes until toasted.
Pour in chicken broth and half-and-half, bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook 12-15 minutes stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve immediately while warm.

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