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!

  • 25 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 30 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 6 Ingredients

Easy cheese and tomato potato bake

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!

Ingredients:

1 can canned lentils
400g
2 cups pasta sauce
460g
1 cup scallions
50g
5 potatoes
1000g
1 cup cheddar cheese
160g
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
20g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- 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.
3. Add the Cheese:
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
- Follow with the grated parmesan cheese.
4. Bake the Dish:
- 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.
5. Serve:
- 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 Facts
Serving Size520 grams
Energy
Calories 560kcal28%
Protein
Protein 27g18%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 72g22%
Fiber 16g41%
Sugar 11g11%
Fat
Fat 18g20%
Saturated 9g29%
Cholesterol 45mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 170ug19%
Choline 90mg16%
Vitamin B1 0.42mg35%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg32%
Vitamin B3 8mg52%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg69%
Vitamin B9 240ug61%
Vitamin B12 0.49ug20%
Vitamin C 55mg60%
Vitamin E 3.22mg21%
Vitamin K 24ug20%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 410mg31%
Copper, Cu 0.64mg71%
Iron, Fe 6mg58%
Magnesium, Mg 130mg30%
Phosphorus, P 580mg46%
Potassium, K 1860mg55%
Selenium, Se 18ug34%
Sodium, Na 850mg57%
Zinc, Zn 3.96mg36%
Water
Water 400g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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