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Baked Fontina Orzo
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
The pasta orzo makes a nice alternative to rice. If you like, use 1/2 cup blanched, diced asparagus for the roasted peppers.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups with butter; set aside.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine orzo, cheese, peppers and olives. Spoon into prepared ramekins.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over orzo mixture. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted near the center reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com