Easy cheese and tomato potato bake
Discover the perfect comfort food with our Easy Cheese and Tomato Potato Bake! This hearty dish features layers of tender potatoes, savory canned lentils, rich pasta sauce, and a blend of melted cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Topped with fresh scallions for a burst of flavor, it's a mouth-watering meal that's simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a delicious side dish!
Cook time 30 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
1 can canned lentils2 cups pasta sauce
1 cup scallions
5 potatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? This Easy Cheese and Tomato Potato Bake is the perfect comfort food that blends creamy cheeses, hearty potatoes, and savory lentils into a scrumptious meal. It’s simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family!
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drain and rinse the canned lentils.
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice the potatoes.
- Thinly slice the scallions.
2. Assemble the Bake:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained lentils, pasta sauce, and sliced scallions. Stir until well mixed.
- In a greased baking dish, begin layering the ingredients: start with a layer of sliced potatoes covering the bottom of the dish. It’s okay if they overlap a little.
- Spread a portion of the lentil and pasta sauce mixture over the potatoes.
- Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the lentil and pasta sauce mixture on top.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
- Follow with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra sliced scallions for added flavor and a pop of color, if desired.
Tips:
- To save time, use a mandoline to slice the potatoes evenly and quickly.
- If you prefer a bit of a kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the pasta sauce.
- For a crispy top, broil the bake for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Let the bake sit for a few minutes after taking it out of the oven to set before serving.
With its rich flavors and gooey cheese layers, this Easy Cheese and Tomato Potato Bake is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal. Happy cooking!
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 560kcal
Protein 27g
Carbohydrates 72g
Fiber 16g
Sugar 11g
Fat 18g
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