This creamy corn and orzo turned out to be a great way to use up several ears of corn left over from last summer in our freezer. This was such an easy recipe and the chiles really add flavor and a little heat. It would be excellent with BBQ chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 whites onion , chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 10 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups corn
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 , 4 ounce
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cups sharp Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 green onion
Instructions
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1
Heat a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and onion; cook and stir until onion is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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2
Add garlic paste, orzo, corn, and thyme. Cook and stir until orzo begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
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3
Add chicken broth; season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat slightly and simmer, until orzo is tender with a bite, stirring frequently, and scraping up from the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes.
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4
Stir in green chiles, milk, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and green onion, and cook, stirring, until completely warmed through and cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning; add more salt if necessary. If too thick, add a small amount of broth. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
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