# Crockpot Smoked Sausage & Cheesy Orzo

A delicious and easy crockpot meal featuring smoked sausage and creamy, cheesy orzo.

- Total time: 90 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 package beef smoke sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2.5 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 3 slices Laughing Cow cheese
- 0.5 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt

## Instructions

1. Slice the smoked sausage.
2. Brown the smoked sausage in a skillet with olive oil.
3. Transfer the smoked sausage to a crockpot.
4. Stir in the orzo, broth, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Laughing Cow cheese into the crockpot.
5. Cook on low for about 1½ hours or on high for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Once creamy, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
7. Season with salt to taste and serve warm.

## Equipment

- skillet
- crock pot

## Tips

- Stir occasionally and watch closely so the orzo doesn't overcook.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2292471171222210
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4743e281-9611-469f-bf33-170e561b3baf
- Extracted: 2026-01-14

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