Mushroom-Barley Casserole
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Casserole, Mushrooms, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked regular barley
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion and mushroom soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Directions
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In a large skillet, cook onion in hot, melted butter over med heat until tender.
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Add in mushrooms and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart baking dish.
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Stir in the water, barley, dry soup mix, thyme, and salt.
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Bake, covered, at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until barley is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring once or twice.
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Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.