Broccoli and Cheese Orzo

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Broccoli and Cheese Orzo SixSistersStuff
One thing that I struggle with the most is side dishes! I wanted something easy and healthy that my kids would love and this dish fit the bill! I cut up the broccoli small enough that my kids didn’t even notice . . . which is a win in my book!

Serves: 4 servings

Broccoli and Cheese Orzo

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup milk (more or less if needed)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in orzo and cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add in broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until orzo is tender.
  3. Drain water, then add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk. Stir well and add more milk if needed. Add salt to taste and serve.
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12 Responses to “Broccoli and Cheese Orzo”

    • Janine
      INGREDIENTS 1 cup orzo, uncooked 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon butter 1/3 cup milk (more or less if needed) salt to taste Boil orzo in large pot of water 2-3 mins then add broccoli for another 2-3 or until Orzo is done. Then add all remaining ingredients and stir. Add more milk if necessary. Enjoy. Hope this helps someone.
      September 10, 2018 at 2:32 pm
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      • Janine
        INGREDIENTS 1 cup orzo, uncooked 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon butter 1/3 cup milk (more or less if needed) salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in orzo and cook for 3 minutes. Add in broccoli and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until orzo is tender. Drain water, then add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk. Stir well and add more milk if needed. Add salt to taste and serve.
        September 10, 2018 at 2:34 pm
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