French Onion Orzo Bake with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Treat
A delicious and hearty recipe combining orzo pasta with the rich flavors of French onion soup and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add onions to the skillet and sauté until caramelized.
- Combine orzo, beef broth, thyme, and caramelized onions in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, stir in cheese and crumble the turkey bacon on top, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if preferred.
- For added creaminess, mix in some cream cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Orzo Bake, comfort food, turkey bacon, pasta bake