CHEESY BARLEY GRATIN
This cheesy gratin could easily be mistaken for another comfort favorite: macaroni and cheese. But beneath the crispy topping, it's perfectly cooked barley, not pasta, that's cloaked in a creamy and buttery cheese sauce. Browned onions, garlic and thyme give this decadent side dish deep, rich flavor. Serve it alongside roasted turkey, fried chicken or grilled steak.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Fill a small pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the barley and boil until just cooked through but still slightly chewy, about 20 minutes (it will continue to cook in the oven). Drain and rinse.
- Meanwhile, put 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Combine the Gruyere, mozzarella and parmesan in another medium bowl. Add the panko, 1 cup of the cheese mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the melted butter. Use your hands to work the butter into the cheese and breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter in a wide large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. (The butter will start to foam and brown specks will form, but that is okay; this will add a lot of flavor to the finished dish.) Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic and thyme and stir constantly until the garlic is just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a thin paste forms around the onion mixture, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce is a thin gravy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese mixture and cooked barley. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Spoon into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheesy breadcrumbs evenly on top of the barley and bake until bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Marian- Lisa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barley, but this dish changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and easy side dish.
Abdallah Salum
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover barley. I added some chopped broccoli and carrots to the gratin, and it was a delicious and healthy meal. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and easy way to use up
buyekezwa Mashiyi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and easy side dish.
Nusrat Farjana
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The barley was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Fakhar Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the cheese sauce is just the right amount of cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheese and barley.
kasaga Emmanuel
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The barley was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
KAMI Khokhar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all things that I usually have on hand. The gratin is also very versatile. I've added different vegetables and cheeses to it, and it's always delicious.
Musa Moses
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Vimukthi madushanka Kalupahana
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover barley. I added some chopped broccoli and carrots to the gratin, and it was a delicious and healthy meal. Thanks for the recipe!
DARK SUFY
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barley, but this dish changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and easy side dish.
Okendu precious
[email protected]This cheesy barley gratin was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The barley was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.