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Baked Polenta and Cheese Casserole

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Vegetarian 🥦Comfort-Food

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
Baked Polenta and Cheese Casserole
  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

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

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