Mushroom-Barley Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Serves 10 people

Categories: 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

  1. In a large skillet, cook onion in hot, melted butter over med heat until tender.

  2. Add in mushrooms and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.

  3. Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart baking dish.

  4. Stir in the water, barley, dry soup mix, thyme, and salt.

  5. 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.

  6. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes before serving.

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