French Onion Orzo Casserole 

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced 
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef, pork)
• 1 package (1 ounce) onion soup mix
• 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 cup crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add in onions and sauté until carmelized; remove to a bowl and cover to stay warm.
4. Pour oil into the same skillet.
5. Add ground meat and, over medium-high heat, cook until no longer pink. 
6. Stir in the onion soup mix, cooking for a few minutes.
7. Add orzo pasta and broth, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
8. Spread the orzo and meat mixture evenly in the baking dish.
9. Top with the cooked onions.
10. Spread sour cream over top of the onions.
11. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then top with crispy fried onions.
12. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

The original recipe for this incredible casserole can be found here.