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Cheesy Polenta Casserole

"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 233 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by Erelynn   view full review
This was a great dish! I added a couple of chopped portobello mushrooms after cooking the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by empearls   view full review
I will definitely make this again but I made several changes, which is why it's getting 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by Jenny Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I make my own polenta (it's easier and a LOT cheaper!) and my own basil marinara sauce. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by Carrie   view full review
I loved this dish My husband is a vegetarian and I made it for Thanksgiving (along with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by suzbmt   view full review
Good. I used Puttenesca sauce instead of marinara.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by DonnaF   view full review
This was fabulous! I only made two layers, used a bit more sauce and all mozzarella cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2007 by Dragngirle   view full review
This is a good recipe. Used provolone & mozzarella to make up the total cheese instructed for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by SequoiaSkye   view full review
Okay. This was pretty good. I really liked the taste of this dish, but the texture was not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2012 by Elizabeth   view full review
Simple and delicious. Instead of sauteeing peppers and onions, I just stirred my favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by Genaeve Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a family favorite. Even my teen-age boys love this dish. It's easy and delicious. In...

 

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