Boursin Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked orzo
- 4 garlic cloves
chopped fine
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
from the jar
- 1 boursin cheese
150 grams
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups spinach
roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups smoked white cheddar
shredded
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
- 1
Set your oven to 425 °F
- 2
Grab a large baking dish and add your boursin to the middle. Add your uncooked orzo, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes (and the oil), veggie stock and seasonings to the dish.
- 3
Cover and bake for about 20 minutes or until the orzo is almost cooked and the liquid is almost fully absorbed. *Please note: cook time can take up to 50 minutes depending on your oven*
- 4
Once the stock is 90% absorbed, and the orzo is almost done cooking, remove foil, stir, add your shredded cheese and spinach and mix together.
- 5
Cover and return back to the oven to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through and all stock has been absorbed.
- 6
Remove from the oven and enjoy right away with lots of fresh cracked pepper.
- 7
*Tip: if you are using an unsalted veggie stock you may need to increase the salt to 1/2 tsp as this recipe uses a lightly salted stock. I also recommend tasting it halfway through to see if any other seasonings are required.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed weeknight dinner that practically makes itself? This Boursin Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo Bake is your answer, delivering rich, creamy flavors all from just one baking dish.
The magic lies in the creamy Boursin cheese melting directly into the orzo as it bakes, creating an incredibly luxurious and velvety sauce. This rich base is perfectly complemented by the tangy bursts of sun-dried tomatoes and the subtle earthiness of fresh spinach. The ingenious all-in-one bake method means less fuss and more enjoyment for your busy evenings.
Prepare for a wonderfully creamy and utterly satisfying orzo dish that feels both gourmet and homey. Each forkful offers a delightful balance of savory notes from the sun-dried tomatoes, the freshness of spinach, and the distinctive garlicky creaminess of Boursin, all enveloped in perfectly cooked, tender orzo. A generous layer of smoked white cheddar blankets the top, baking to a melty, bubbly perfection that adds a smoky depth to this already incredible meal. This recipe is designed to be straightforward, making it an ideal choice for a comforting and impressive dinner any night of the week.
You can easily adapt this bake to your pantry or preferences. Feel free to swap the smoked white cheddar for another good melting cheese like a sharp cheddar, Gruyere, or even a blend of Italian cheeses for a different flavor profile. If you're a fan of a richer herbal aroma, a small increase in the dried basil or oregano will enhance the overall fragrance. For a subtle warmth, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be stirred in with the other seasonings.
This comforting Boursin Spinach & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo Bake is truly ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, perhaps alongside a crisp green salad or some crusty bread to sop up every last bit of the creamy sauce.