Side Dishes

Super Creamy Garlic Orzo

Super creamy, packed full of flavor, & makes a great side dish for any dish!

The Homestead Mama -Jordan

Super Creamy Garlic Orzo

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Cups Orzo Pasta
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tsp Chicken Base
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 2 oz Block Cream Cheese
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Sage
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley

Method
 

  1. In a deep saute pan melt the butter on medium/high heat.
  2. Add in the garlic and orzo pasta and stir until everything is completely coated.
  3. Then add in the water and milk and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, add in the cream cheese, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, & sage. Stir until everything is combined.
  5. Put a lid on a turn the heat down to medium/low for about 5 minutes.
  6. Once the cream cheese has melted, stir and add the parsley. Enjoy!