Cheesy Polenta Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: DOCTOR KITTEN 

"A fairly quick and simple recipe that utilizes store bought sauce and polenta to save time for busy folks. This casserole is VERY rich, so use small servings. Feel free to add more ingredients to the simmering sauce to suit your own tastes."
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) tube ready-made polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 8x8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in green pepper, garlic, and green onions; cook until the pepper softens, about 3 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Mix together fontina and provolone in a bowl. 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 the fontina and provolone mixture. Spread a thin layer of sauce over cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top casserole with Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by Erelynn 
This was a great dish! I added a couple of chopped portobello mushrooms after cooking the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by empearls 
I will definitely make this again but I made several changes, which is why it's getting 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by Jenny 
I make my own polenta (it's easier and a LOT cheaper!) and my own basil marinara sauce. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by suzbmt 
Good. I used Puttenesca sauce instead of marinara. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by Dragngirle 
This is a good recipe. Used provolone & mozzarella to make up the total cheese instructed for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by SequoiaSkye 
Okay. This was pretty good. I really liked the taste of this dish, but the texture was not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by ALIKAZAAM 
This was pretty tasty, but would benefit from a more substantial sauce. I loved the mix of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by Jolee 
This was a delicious and different casserole. I will definitely double the recipe next time,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.17 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by DEIRDRES 
Eh. This is my first attempt at a recipe with polenta; it was just o.k, not as falvorful as I... MORE


 
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Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Nutritional Information
Cheesy Polenta Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 217

  • Total Fat: 10.5g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 838mg
  • Total Carbs: 19g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 11.5g

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