Cheesy Polenta Casserole
Description
This rich and filling polenta casserole comes together quickly using prepared ingredients like sliced polenta, marinara sauce, and an Italian cheese blend.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 green onions, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
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1 (16 ounce) tube ready-made polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square casserole dish. Mix together provolone and fontina cheeses in a bowl.
2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; cook until pepper softens, about 3 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 1/3 of the polenta slices in the dish, top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture, and spread a thin layer of sauce over the cheese. Repeat layers twice more. Top casserole with Parmesan cheese.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.