Gorgonzola Polent Bites

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Prep time: 25 minutes
Serves 16 people

Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. orange marmalade
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tube (18 oz.) polenta, cut into 16 slices
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup crumbles Gorgonzola cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. dried currants, optional

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and marmalade. Bring to a boil; cook 5-7 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 Tbsp.
  2. Meanwhile place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press both sides od polenta slices in bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta in batches; cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  3. Arrange polenta on a serving platter; spoon cheese over top. Sprinkle with currants if desired; drizzle with vinegar mixture. Serve polenta bites warm or at room temperature.

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