Baked Orzo With Peppers And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Orzo With Peppers And Cheese

• Roasted Red Pepper
• Green Chili Pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Butter for greasing the dish + 1 tablespoon butter for topping
• Orzo Pasta
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Baked Orzo With Peppers And Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Cook 1 cup orzo in 3 cups boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, 1 red bell pepper (chopped), 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped), 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (or other chilies, to taste), 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Grease a medium-sized (approximately 8x8 inch) casserole dish with butter.
5. Pour the orzo mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
6. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese. Spread evenly over the orzo mixture.
7. Dot the top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.