Baked Polenta and Cheese Casserole
Baked Polenta and Cheese Casserole layers creamy, sliceable polenta with a bright marinara and a trio of melted Italian cheeses for a cozy, melty bite in every forkful. Sweet green pepper and scallions add a gentle freshness that balances the rich provolone, fontina, and Parmesan. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a hearty side for gatherings when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep20 min
- Cook35 min
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square casserole dish. Combine the provolone and fontina cheeses in a bowl.
- 2
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; cook until the pepper softens, about 3 minutes. Add the 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 the layers two more times. Top the casserole with Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 338.52 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.76 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.67 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.25 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.89 mg Moderate
- Sodium 833.06 mg High
- Fiber 1.99 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.33 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 359.8 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source
- Potassium 124.36 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 222.4 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 6.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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