SAUSAGE-BARLEY CASSEROLE

Sausage-Barley Casserole image

This is the perfect dish for a cool winter evening. It uses a grain which is usually reserved for baking but it is perfect in this casserole.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Saute sausage until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining butter; saute barley, vegetables and garlic until barley is lightly browned. Return sausage to pan. Add water, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein.