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Cheesy Polenta Bake

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Cheesy Polenta Bake
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) tube ready-made polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
First, set the oven to its highest temperature setting of 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Next, lightly coat an 8-inch square casserole dish with a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent the dish from sticking during baking.
2
Meanwhile, combine two types of cheese - provolone and fontina - in a bowl to create the base of your dish.
3
In a saucepan, heat some oil over an elevated heat setting until it reaches its boiling point. Introduce sliced bell pepper, chopped green onions, and minced garlic into the saucepan and cook until the pepper becomes tender, approximately 3 minutes.
4
Add marinara sauce to the saucepan and stir occasionally until it reaches your desired consistency, roughly 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Begin assembling the casserole by spreading a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
6
Layer 1: Place a portion of polenta slices in the dish, followed by an equal amount of cheese mixture.
7
Layer 2: Spread a thin layer of sauce over the cheese, then repeat the layers one more time.
8
Top your casserole with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese to complete the dish.
9
Finally, place your casserole in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.