Hot Honey Havarti Meatballs over Cheesy Bacon and Pea Orzo

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the block of Havarti cheese and divide it into two piles.
  2. 2For the meatballs, combine egg, panko, ranch seasoning, salt, and olive oil with ground chicken and one pile of shredded Havarti.
  3. 3Mix the meatball ingredients together and roll into small balls.
  4. 4Bake the meatballs in a cast iron or sheet pan at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
  5. 5Sprinkle the meatballs with a little more ranch seasoning and olive oil before returning to the oven.
  6. 6While meatballs bake, make the orzo by starting with olive oil, onion, salt, pepper, orzo, and butter.
  7. 7Toast the orzo mixture, then add broth.
  8. 8Cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  9. 9Add peas, bacon, and milk, then cover for another 3 minutes until al dente.
  10. 10Add the remaining Castello Havarti cheese to the orzo and fold it in.
  11. 11Add hot honey over the meatballs.
  12. 12Serve the meatballs and orzo together.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 cup Castello Creamy Havarti Cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp ranch seasoning for dusting
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cups chicken or veg broth
  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon crumbles
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup Castello Creamy Havarti Cheese, shredded
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

cast ironsheet pan (optional)