Sausage & Orzo Boursin Bake

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200 °C) (200°C (400 °F)).

2. 2

   Chop the sausage into rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.

3. 3

   Optional: Brown the sausage in a skillet on the stovetop before adding to the dish for extra flavor, though this can be skipped to save on dishes.

4. 4

   Place the block of Boursin cheese in the center of a large casserole dish.

5. 5

   Pour the dry orzo pasta into the dish around the cheese.

6. 6

   Add the chicken broth or stock to the dish, ensuring the orzo is completely submerged.

7. 7

   Add the cherry tomatoes, sausage, and baby spinach to the dish.

8. 8

   Season with red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, dried minced onions, garlic powder, and black pepper to your liking.

9. 9

   Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.

10. 10

    Bake at 400°F (200 °C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

    Start 40-minute timer
11. 11

    Remove from the oven and uncover. Stir everything together until the Boursin cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.

12. 12

    Stir in a few splashes of milk and the Monterey Jack cheese if using for extra creaminess.

13. 13

    Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.

    Start 5-minute timer