Sausage Boursin Baked Orzo
Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, this Sausage Boursin Baked Orzo is a one-dish dinner made with garlic herb Boursin cheese, tender orzo, savory sausage, and a touch of cream and parmesan. Perfect for cozy weeknights or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan to saute the sausage
- 1 Casserole Dish 9x13
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 block garlic herb Boursin cheese 5.3 oz
- 2 cups orzo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large oven-safe dish, add the block of Boursin cheese to the middle. Pour the orzo around it and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the diced red peppers, chicken broth, garlic powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- While it bakes, brown your sausage in a skillet until cooked through.
- Once the 30 minutes is up, remove from the oven and stir, and then cover again and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the orzo is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from the oven and add the spinach, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Stir until cheesy and creamy. Add in the cooked sausage and stir.
- Serve and enjoy!