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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe with Maple Dijon Glaze

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A quick and delicious recipe featuring orzo pasta wrapped in crispy bacon with a fresh tomato basil mixture and a sweet-tangy maple Dijon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 170g) orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 8 slices bacon strips, thin to medium cut
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup (170g) orzo and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes (1 cup), chopped fresh basil (½ cup), minced garlic (2 cloves), remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the cooked orzo.
  3. Lay out one bacon strip on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the orzo tomato basil mixture onto one end of the bacon strip. Carefully roll the bacon around the orzo, tucking in the filling as you go to form a neat bundle. Repeat with remaining bacon and filling.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons real maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place the bacon-wrapped orzo bundles seam-side down, spaced slightly apart. Brush each bundle generously with the maple Dijon glaze.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, and the glaze is bubbling. Halfway through baking, brush with more glaze.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and garnish with extra fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.

Notes

Cook orzo al dente to avoid mushy texture inside bacon wraps. Brush glaze twice to prevent burning and enhance flavor. Let bundles rest after baking to thicken glaze and settle flavors. Broil 1-2 minutes at the end if bacon isn’t crisping enough, watching closely to avoid burning. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in skillet or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: bacon wrapped, orzo, tomato basil, maple Dijon glaze, easy recipe, quick dinner, potluck, appetizer

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