Tex Mex Orzo Recipe

$Tex Mex Orzo Recipe$

5 from 8 votes

Tex Mex Orzo is a wonderfully creamy and cheesy casserole full of southwest flavor. It's made in one pan, in 45 minutes in the oven. This recipe is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious dinner that the whole family loves!

Course meatless main, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Keyword casserole, corn, pasta, side dish, Tex-Mex

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 470kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

15.25 ounces corn drain, I used this brand
1 cup orzo Use the tomato can to measure
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces tomatoes and green chiles do not drain
10 ounces water Use the tomato can to measure the water
salt optional
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated (can be omitted, eyeball it or use the corn can to measure)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° F.
In a 7×12-inch baking dish, add the corn, tomatoes and green chiles, cumin, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, salt (optional), water, and orzo. Stir.
Bake for 25 minutes. Pull it out of the oven and the cheese to the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the orzo is al dente, most of the water has cooked out, and the cheese has melted. (You want a little water remaining, it'll soak into the pasta.
Allow it to sit and cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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