Cheesy Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
• 16 oz instant polenta, prepared
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

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. Spread 1/3 of polenta 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 until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes
5. Can eat purely the polenta or use it as a dip or spread.

Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8