Butternut Squash and Orzo Casserole {Boursin and Italian Sausage}
This Butternut Squash and Orzo Casserole is cozy, creamy, and bursting with flavor,the perfect one-dish dinner for busy nights. Sweet roasted butternut squash, savory Italian sausage, tender orzo, and a touch of spinach come together with rich, creamy Boursin cheese for a dish that feels indulgent but couldn’t be easier to make.
A sprinkle of Creole Trinity & Herb Seasoning ties it all together with bold, Southern-inspired flavor.
What You Need to Make Butternut Squash and Orzo Casserole
- 18 oz butternut squash, cubed (frozen or fresh)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Creole Trinity & Herb Seasoning (link here)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 handful spinach, diced
- 1½ cups orzo
- 16 oz bone broth or chicken broth
- 1 round Boursin cheese (any flavor, Garlic & Fine Herbs works beautifully)
How to Make Butternut Squash and Orzo Casserole
1
Roast the Squash and Sausage
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large baking dish, spread the cubed butternut squash evenly and top with small clumps of Italian sausage. Bake for 25 minutes, until the sausage is browned and the squash is just starting to soften.
2
Add the Remaining Ingredients
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Creole Trinity & Herb Seasoning, pepper, diced spinach, orzo, and broth. Stir well to combine.
3
Add the Cheese and Bake Again
Nestle the Boursin cheese right in the center of the dish (no need to stir it in yet). Bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4
Mix and Serve
Remove from the oven and stir everything together, letting the Boursin melt into a creamy sauce. Serve warm and enjoy every cheesy, savory bite.
Butternut Squash and Orzo Casserole
Ingredients
- 18 oz butternut squash m cubed (frozen or fresh)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes
- 3 tbsp of my seasoning Creole Trinity and Herb link here
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 handful of spinach diced
- 1.5 cup orzo
- 16 oz bone broth or chicken broth
- 1 Boursin cheese
Instructions
- In a baking dish put the butter squash and clumps of sausage and bake 25 minutes on 350
- Add everything else to the baking dish other than the cheese. Mix well and add the cheese in the middle.
- Bake for another 20minutes. Mix and serve
