Cheesy Polenta Casserole

This rich and filling polenta casserole comes together quickly using prepared ingredients like sliced polenta, marinara sauce, and an Italian cheese blend.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) tube ready-made polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.75 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup shredded fontina cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.