HEARTY BARLEY BAKE

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Barley is a nice change of pace from the usual pasta or rice in this colorful casserole from Jenny Browning of Cypress, Texas. It's chock-full of spicy sausage and a variety of vegetables including spinach, carrots and corn.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces bulk pork sausage
1-1/2 cups cooked barley
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. , In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add to mushroom mixture. Stir in the barley, corn, spinach, onions, savory, thyme, marjoram and pepper., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Annalisa Timoan
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I made this barley bake for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing


stephen rowland
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. The barley is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend thi


evelyn lamons
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I made this barley bake for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I


Prega Govinder
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This barley bake was delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Mohammad Wahid Chowdhury
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I made this barley bake for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing


Heidi Perez
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. The barley is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend thi


Jaylyn Gonzalez
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I made this barley bake for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I


Yanick Kakou
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This barley bake was delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone lo


Siyabonga Khumalo
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I made this barley bake for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing


Don Brown
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. The barley is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the cheese topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend thi


Yojana Moncada
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this barley bake. I'm not usually a fan of barley, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish and had a great nutty flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and cream


Manju Limbu
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This hearty barley bake was a hit with my family! The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the cheese topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this di