Barley Casserole

Barley Casserole

Pasta & Grains

1/2 lb mushrooms
1/4 cup sweet butter
1 lg. onion,finely chopped
1 cup pearl barley

1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock

Preheat oven to 350F(180C).

Slice mushroom caps thinly and chop stems. In a large skillet melt butter, add onion;saute 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Stir in mushrooms. Cook 4 to 5 minutes.

Mix in barley,salt and pepper and brown slightly, mixing well with vegetables.Transfer to a buttered 4 cup casserole. Stir in heated stock. Cover and bake in the oven for 45+ minutes,until barley is tender.

Makes 6 servings.