Barley and Tuna Casserole
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley or 1 cup whole grain barley
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 15 ounces pinto beans, undrained
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Cook the barley. In a medium saucepan, add the barley, water, and salt. cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until barley has softened and is edible, but not too soft. (Barley will soften up a little more when it bakes in the oven.).
- Combine cooked barley with all remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheese. Spread in prepared baking pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Additional ingredients to try: onions, shallots, mushrooms.
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