Orzo Boursin Bake Oven
This creamy oven-baked orzo with Boursin cheese is comforting, simple, and full of flavor without fuss. Perfect for family dinners, it bakes into a cozy, golden dish that balances creaminess with lightness thanks to broth and herbs.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Medium Baking Dish
- Foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups orzo pasta can substitute with gluten-free or ditalini
- 150 g Boursin cheese 1 wheel; substitute cream cheese with herbs or goat cheese
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth or warm water with bouillon cube
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter/avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced; or ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup spinach or broccoli or mushrooms, zucchini, or frozen vegetables
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated; or mozzarella, cheddar, or nutritional yeast
- fresh parsley for garnish; or basil/chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish with oil or butter.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant. Add orzo and toast lightly.
- Stir in broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Place Boursin cheese wheel in the center. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir to mix melted cheese into pasta. Add vegetables, stir again, and bake uncovered 5–10 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To prepare ahead, assemble dish before baking, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Freeze baked portions for up to 3 months; reheat with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.6mg
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