Best 8 Barley Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Barley tuna casserole is a tasty and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal as it can be prepared in under an hour. Barley tuna casserole is also a budget-friendly option as it is made with affordable and readily available ingredients. Additionally, this casserole is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your own tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy or cheesy casserole, or you want to add vegetables or other ingredients, there are many ways to make barley tuna casserole your own. Read on to discover the best recipe for barley tuna casserole that will surely satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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BARLEY-TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Barley-Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories     Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked barley
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine cooked barley with beans, tuna, 1 cup cheese and remaining ingredients. Spread into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

BARLEY AND TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tasty, filling whole-grain casserole. Try adding your favorite veggies and make it yours! Adapted from www.barleyfoods.org.

Provided by jo_mama

Categories     Grains

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 1987.9, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 2, Protein 32.7

TUNA BARLEY CASSEROLE



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Easy, delicious and healthy Tuna barley casserole recipe from SparkRecipes. See our top-rated recipes for Tuna barley casserole.

Categories     Vegetarian Meals

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can tuna in water (drained)
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cooked pearl barley

Steps:

  • Place all items in saucepan and cook until all flavors are blended.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 2 Amount Per Serving Calories

CLASSIC TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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There are many reasons this casserole is a classic ... it's comforting, easy to make, and oh so yummy!

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Garden Peas
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 cans (about 6 ounces each) tuna, drained
2 cups medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Stir the soup, milk, peas, pimientos, if desired, tuna and noodles in a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tuna mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown.

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Dinner has never been easier than with this updated classic tuna casserole. Full of pantry staples, the dish comes together quickly. Make the casserole sauce, pour it over your favorite noodles, top it with cheese, and bake it off for a new weeknight staple.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups peas, canned, drained
1 cup carrot, drained
4 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions and drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup butter crackers, crumbled
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for another minute, until thickened.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has thickened, 10-12 minutes, stir in the peas, carrots, and tuna.
  • Spread the cooked egg noodles in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over pasta in the pan and stir to combine. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir to incorporate. Spread the casserole in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the cracker crumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and bubbling.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

PEARL BARLEY CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty way to serve a very healthy grain that is often overlooked. I never use the mushrooms as I don't care for them and often add chopped carrots, red pepper, or grated zucchini.

Provided by Pjaros

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 1 1/2-quart Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat and cook onion until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add celery and cook until starting to soften, stirring often, about 5 more minutes. Mix barley into the vegetables and stir until coated with butter. Fold mushrooms and green pepper into barley mixture; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour chicken broth into barley mixture and bring to a boil; cover casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until barley is nearly tender, about 30 minutes; uncover casserole dish and bake barley until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 more minutes. Adjust salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BARLEY CASSEROLE



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"Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs Alice Kaluzy of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. "This casserole was my first attempt at cooking with barley, The results were as yummy and comforting as I'd remembered."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
7 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, saute the celery, carrots, onions and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the barley, salt and pepper. Stir in 2-1/2 cups broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes., Stir in parsley and remaining broth; sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MUSHROOM BARLEY CASSEROLE



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A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. My family enjoys it with meat dishes as a substitute for potatoes. It's great to take to a potluck for a dish to pass, but be prepared to also pass along the recipe! -Melba Cleveland, Groveland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup medium pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute barley and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in the mushrooms, almonds, soup mix and parsley. Add 3 cups broth. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until barley is tender, adding more broth if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use canned tuna in water, and drain well before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming too watery.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped celery, carrots, or peas. You could also add a can of drained corn or black beans for a different flavor.
  • If you don't have any barley on hand, you can use rice or pasta instead. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of salad or bread.

Conclusion:

This barley tuna casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. The casserole is hearty and filling, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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