Barley Casserole with Fresh Mushrooms

A starch with a different twist . . . for poultry and pork, use chicken bouillon; for beef use beef bouillon. Like having a little helper in the kitchen; this issuper simple.

Barley Casserole

1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, minced
1/4 cup butter
1 cup medium pearled barley
3 1/2 cups beef or chicken bouillon
¼ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 325° F.

Wash, drain and slice mushrooms.
Sauté mushrooms and onion in butter till tender, stir in barley; cook till golden.
Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart casserole; cover and bake in a 325° F. oven, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and liquid absorbed (1 1/2 to 2 hrs.).

Serves 6-8.

To compare to a similar recipe for barley made with dried mushrooms, double click here on Barley Casserole with Dried Mushrooms.

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