Mac and cheese is the hallmark of comfort food. I’ve put a bit of a spin on this cheesy favorite by using orzo instead of elbow noodles, making it almost like a risotto-inspired mac and cheese. These little rice-shaped noodles give the dish a creamier texture.
Cheesy Orzo Mac and Cheese
Recipe By Norene Gilletz
- Cooking and Prep: 10 m
- Serves: 6
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Contains:
Ingredients (8)
Main ingredients
Start Cooking
Prepare the Orzo
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Cook orzo in salted water according to package directions. Drain well; return orzo to pot.
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Add butter, milk, cheeses, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir together until cheeses have melted.
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Adjust seasonings to taste; garnish with additional thyme. Best served immediately.
