Herbed Cheese Millet Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup raw millet
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

In a saucepan, melt a tablespoon of butter. Saute the millet until it turns a bit brown. add salt and water. Bring o a boil, then lower heat and simmer until millet is tender, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce by 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Add milk, sage, and grated cheese.Stir over low heat until melty - or microwave it to avoid burning. Stir in the cooked millet.
Turn into an oiled casserole and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes until it begins to brown on top. Or, refrigerate until close to mealtime, then bake for about half an hour.