Baked Orzo - Another Family Favorite

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Today, I’m sharing another family recipe with you. I’m not even sure who made it originally since I came into the family some time after it became a favorite. It’s so simple, that when I told my friend what was in it she was surprised. She’s not much of a cook, so I think she might even give it a try herself.

This can be served along side almost any meat main dish – chicken, beef or pork. Orzo looks so much like rice that many people think that’s what you’ve used. We like to make sure it bakes for the entire amount of time so that it gets that little bit of crunch to the top. The original recipe calls for water chestnuts and almonds, but since My Husband likes it better without that’s what I do. Just keeping the family happy!

Baked Orzo

Source: MomK, Aunt Sylvia (family recipe)

Ingredients
1 box of orzo, cooked to package directions
3 tablespooons canola oil
1 to 1 1/2 packages onion soup mix
1 small can of sliced mushrooms

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine all ingredients into a baking dish. Bake, uncovered for about 30 minutes.