A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra homey touch, I make mine in my favorite hand-me-down casserole dish from my Grandma Laverne. -Heather Arndt Anderson, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil; stir in orzo. Cook, uncovered, until orzo is al dente and broth is absorbed, 8-10 minutes ., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook until cheese is melted., Add orzo, ham, broccoli and kale. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with onions and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 1386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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Andiswa Kweyama
[email protected]I made this casserole with a few substitutions. I used turkey ham instead of regular ham and added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. It turned out great!
Hussain Nawaz Hassan
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later.
Rahman Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this casserole. The broccoli and orzo really balanced out the flavor of the ham.
Rehan Bhatti
[email protected]The combination of ham, broccoli, and orzo is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that this casserole is also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.
Sheryl Brown
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Caleb Taylor
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
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[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Al amin Roni
[email protected]This is the best ham casserole I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Maliik Junaid
[email protected]I'm a picky eater, but I loved this casserole. The flavors were perfect and it was so creamy and cheesy.
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[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so I don't have to do a lot of dishes.
Jessica Leona
[email protected]I made this casserole with a few substitutions. I used turkey ham instead of regular ham and added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. It turned out great!
Devils Bones
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later.
Iman Labiad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I loved this casserole. The broccoli and orzo really balanced out the flavor of the ham.
Sohail Aslam
[email protected]The combination of ham, broccoli, and orzo is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that this casserole is also a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.
Tony Doyle
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Akhona Zincume
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Marlon Williams
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Robet Heyward
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the ham, broccoli, and orzo blended perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.