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Cheesy Polenta Casserole

Cheesy Polenta Casserole

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 ¾ cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
    • 🧀 ¼ cup shredded fontina cheese
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Sauce & Seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 🧄 ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce

  • Vegetables

    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
    • 2 green onions, chopped

  • Staples

    • 1 (16 ounce) tube ready-made polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.

2

Mix together provolone and fontina cheeses in a bowl.

3

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook chopped bell pepper, green onions, and minced garlic until bell pepper softens, about 3 minutes.

4

Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and arrange 1/3 of the polenta slices on top.

6

Top polenta slices with 1/3 of the cheese mixture, then spread a thin layer of sauce over the cheese. Repeat layers twice more.

7

Top the casserole with Parmesan cheese.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

233

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Feel free to add vegetables or meat to the simmering marinara sauce for extra flavor and variety.Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving to firm up the layers for easier slicing.You can prepare this dish ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenience.