Farro with Cheese and Herbs Recipe

Name: Farro with Cheese and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for baking dish; 1 pound farro; 8 cups water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 cups (8 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar; 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella; 1 cup whole milk; 3 tablespoons herbes de Provence; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 (about 5 ounces) 1/2-inch thick slices multi-grain or whole-grain bread, preferably 1 day old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

Butter, for baking dish
1 pound farro
8 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups (8 ounces) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (about 5 ounces) 1/2-inch thick slices multi-grain or whole-grain bread, preferably 1 day old, torn into 1/2-inch pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13 by 2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Set aside.
4
Farro: In a large stockpot, bring the farro, water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
5
Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Drain in a colander.
7
Filling: In a large bowl mix together the cheeses, milk, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
8
Add the cooked farro and stir until coated.
9
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
10
Topping: Arrange the bread pieces on top of the farro mixture and drizzle liberally with olive oil.
11
Bake for 15 minutes until the topping is golden.
12
Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

423

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for baking dish, 1 pound farro, 8 cups water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Farro with Cheese and Herbs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Farro with Cheese and Herbs

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