Cheesy Barley Frittata

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Cheesy Barley Frittata

A go-to dish for brunches and holidays.
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Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup PEARL BARLEY
  • 3 Cups water
  • 10 Eggs eggs
  • 2 Cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 Cup all-purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Pound shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 Cup shredded Parmesan sheese
  • 1 Cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 Cup melted butter
  • 1 4oz Jar pimento drained and chopped
  • 5 Teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • In medium saucepan with lid bring water to a boil.
  • Add pearl barley; return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • In blender, whirl together eggs, cottage cheese, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Pour into large bowl and add cooked pearl barley, cheeses, green onion, butter, pimento and Italian seasoning.
  • Pour mixture into buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 350° F and continue to bake 30-35 minutes longer or until fritatta is brown and puffy.
  • Cool slightly and cut into 12 squares.
  • Serve with warm marinara sauce.