Barley Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. butter
1 3/4 c. pearl barley
2 chopped onions
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, chopped
5 c. hot water
5 beef bouillon cubes, or chicken
1/2 c. toasted almonds
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Melt half the butter in skillet and brown barley, stirring constantly.
Saute onions and mushrooms in remaining butter. Combine hot water and bouillon cubes.
Blend all ingredients together, except nuts and cheese.
Pour into casserole dish and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours, covered.
Sprinkle nuts on top and bake 30 minutes longer, uncovered.
Before serving, top with grated cheese and place in oven until melted.