Giada's Farro with Cheese & Herbs

Ingredients

• Butter, for baking dish

Farro:

• 1 pound farro
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Filling:

• 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

Topping:

• 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

Directions

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.

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. Drain in a colander.

Filling: In a large bowl mix together the cheeses, milk, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked farro and stir until coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Topping: Arrange the bread pieces on top of the farro mixture and drizzle liberally with olive oil.

Bake for 15 minutes until the topping is golden. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.