Mushroom and Barley Casserole

Something different to serve instead of potatoes or rice. I like to serve this as a side for chicken, roast beef or even pork.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick) or 1⁄2 cup margarine (1 stick)
• 3  cups barley
• 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (7 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces

Directions

1. Saute the chopped onion and chopped celery in 1/4 C butter or 1/2 stick.
2. Add 3°C barley and brown slightly.
3. Butter the casserole dish with the remaining butter or margarine and pour in the chicken broth (2 cans) and 1 can chopped mushrooms.
4. Add sauteed barley and vegetable mix.
5. Bale 350 degrees F. for 1 hour -1 hour 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the barley is tender.