ORZO TIMBALES WITH FONTINA CHEESE

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Take mac and cheese to a new level using orzo pasta and fontina. With a pop of color from sweet red peppers, these timbales bake in ramekins for perfect individual servings.-Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook orzo according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in cheese, peppers and olives. Divide among six greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. , In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg; pour over orzo mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, run a knife around sides of ramekins and invert onto serving plates. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

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Dee Malcini
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


HBAsifiwe HB
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Dean Mac Donald
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Shaibi writes 44
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I made these timbales for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Atlas Rimmele
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The timbales are so impressive and delicious.


Kellen Niles
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I'm not a fan of spinach, so I substituted kale. It worked out great!


Shash Banks
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this recipe without the chicken. It was still delicious!


Naduli Bandara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I had some leftover from a pasta salad and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


hazrot alli
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I substituted goat cheese for the Fontina and it was amazing! I also added a bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.


TWINEBIGEZO PEREZ
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I followed the recipe exactly and my timbales turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Noorjahan Nuri
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These orzo timbales were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I served them with a simple tomato sauce and they were a huge success.


Corina Valentina Dipre
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I loved this recipe! The Fontina cheese and spinach really made the dish.


Helena Camargo Ocanha Lorca
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This orzo timbales recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of orzo, Fontina cheese, and spinach was delicious, and the timbales held their shape perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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