French Onion Orzo Bake: A Comforting Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting recipe featuring orzo pasta, turkey bacon, and rich French onion flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until caramelized.
- In a large pot, combine the broth, orzo, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the caramelized onions and crumbled bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with Gruyère cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic when sautéing the onions.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Orzo Bake, comfort food, turkey bacon, orzo recipes