Cheesy Orzo with Bacon
- 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
- In a medium sized saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions.
- Drain and place orzo in a bowl and set aside.
- 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.
- Add butter to bacon grease and cook the onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly add the milk and whisk to thicken.
- Remove pan from heat and add the cheese. Stir until melted. Add the orzo back in. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with bacon on top of each serving.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/cheesy-orzo-with-bacon/
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