One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake Food

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORZOTTO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the orzo and stir until thoroughly mixed with the onion and garlic and coated in the butter, a minute or so. Add a third of the broth and stir gently, then bring to the boil. Add the dry mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook until the liquid has been absorbed by the orzo, 3 to 4 minutes, then add another third of the broth. Cook, stirring, until this, too, has been absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the broccoli followed by the remaining broth and the pimientos, then bring to the boil. Cook until the broccoli and orzo are almost cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cheeses, stirring, and cook until completely melted and smooth and the broccoli and orzo are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the fresh parsley.

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI ORZO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onion, garlic, and orzo to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, dijon mustard, hot sauce, broth, and broccoli to the pan and stir to combine.
• Simmer over medium heat for 9-12 minutes, until the orzo is soft, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar. Taste and add more salt & black pepper if desired.
• Turn off the heat, cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve immediately and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Turn the instant pot to saute mode and add the butter.
• Once melted add the onion, garlic and orzo and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes (the instant pot cooks faster and we don't want the garlic to burn).
• Turn the instant pot off and add in the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, mustard, hot sauce, broth and broccoli and stir to combine.
• Place the lid on the pot and seal the valve. Turn the pot onto manual/high pressure for 5 minutes, keeping in mind the pot will take about 5-8 minutes to come to pressure.
• Once the cook time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
• Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar and serve.