Barley Casserole

Delicious earthy casserole for a warming experience. This casserole makes a great side for different dinner combinations or could even be a nice appetizer before dinner.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Appetizer, Sides
• Cuisine: American
• Cooking Method: Bake, Saute

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 onions (chopped)
• 3/4 lb mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 4 oz pimentos (chopped)
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions till tender
2. Add mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes
3. Add barley and cook till brown
4. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
5. Place in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish add salt, pepper, and 2 cups of chicken broth, combine
6. Bake 45 minutes
7. Add remaining broth and keep in oven for another 30 minutes