Description

Creamy Cottage Cheese Baked Orzo with Roasted Garlic is a cozy, protein-packed comfort dish made with tender orzo, whipped cottage cheese, and sweet roasted garlic. Baked until creamy and golden, this easy recipe is satisfying, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo

1 cup cottage cheese

1 head garlic

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Optional add-ins:

Spinach

Cherry tomatoes

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft.

3. Cook orzo in broth until just tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.

4. Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.

5. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the cottage cheese and mix well.

6. Stir cottage cheese mixture, milk, seasoning, salt, and pepper into the orzo.

7. Transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle parmesan on top.

8. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

9. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Blend cottage cheese for extra creaminess.

• Add spinach or tomatoes before baking for extra color.

• Great as a main dish or hearty side.