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There’s something so comforting about a warm, creamy side dish at the family table. 🌽💛 This one brings together sweet corn, tender orzo, and freshly grated Parmesan, with a little thyme and a finishing sprinkle of parsley.
I wanted that creamy comfort with a lighter touch, so this recipe uses fat-free half-and-half and just a tablespoon of butter. A little of the corn is blended into the sauce to give it extra creaminess. It would be a lovely addition to a holiday table or a cozy supper at home!
🌿 Rosemary Thyme Creamy Parmesan Corn & Orzo
Makes: About 6 side servings
🛒 Ingredients
• 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sweet corn
• ¾ cup dry Barilla orzo pasta
• ½ cup finely diced sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ cup Swanson no-salt-added chicken broth, plus extra as needed
• ¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
• ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for finishing
👩🍳 Directions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions, just until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sweet onion and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Stir in the frozen corn, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cover and gently simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the corn is hot and tender.
- Scoop out about ½ cup of the corn with a little of the cooking liquid. Carefully blend until mostly smooth, then return it to the skillet.
- Stir in the fat-free half-and-half and cooked orzo. Heat gently, stirring, until everything is warm and creamy. Avoid a hard boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan. Taste and adjust the pepper, then sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top before serving.
🌿 A Little Kitchen Tip
Orzo absorbs sauce as it sits. If needed, stir in a splash of extra broth before serving to keep it creamy. Taste before adding salt—the Parmesan brings its own savory flavor!
Serve alongside roast turkey, chicken, or pork for a comforting meal. 💛
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