Farro with Cheese and Herbs

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 8 servings butter for baking dish
• 8 ounces cheddar extra-sharp grated
• 1 pound farro 
• 3 tablespoons herbs de provence 
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt 
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
• 5 ounces whole-grain bread 
• 8 servings olive oil extra-virgin for drizzling
• 8 cups water 
• 1 cup milk whole

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• pot
• baking pan
• colander
• glass baking pan

Directions

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