Cheesy Corn and Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, small diced
• ½ red bell pepper, small diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. orzo
• 2 ½ C. reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• ½ tsp. coarse salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 – 8 oz. pkg. Green Giant® Corn & Butter Sauce
• ½ C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ C. shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1-4 Tbsp. milk, if needed

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over med-high heat.
2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
3. Add the garlic and orzo and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the orzo starts to brown.
4. Add the broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is cooked.
5. While the mixture is simmering, prepare the corn as directed on the package.
6. When the orzo is done, stir in the corn and cheeses until well blended and melted.
7. Add the milk if you want the mixture to be a little creamier.