Cheesy Orzo with Bacon
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and black pepper
Directions
  1. In a medium sized saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions.
  2. Drain and place orzo in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Cook bacon in the same saucepan, stirring occasionally until crispy. Once crisp, remove bacon to another bowl and drain all but 1 Tbsp. bacon grease.
  4. Add butter to bacon grease and cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
  6. Slowly add the milk and whisk to thicken.
  7. Remove pan from heat and add the cheese. Stir until melted. Add the orzo back in. Salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve with bacon on top of each serving.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/cheesy-orzo-with-bacon/