Gorgonzola Polenta Bites
Golden, crisp polenta slices topped with tangy Gorgonzola, drizzled with a balsamic-orange glaze, and finished with currants for an elegant sweet-savory appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 16 bites (6–8 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp orange marmalade
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tube (18 oz) pre-cooked polenta, cut into 16 slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tbsp dried currants (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half. Stir in orange marmalade and set aside.
- Coat each polenta slice lightly in panko bread crumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook polenta slices 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer polenta to a serving platter and top with crumbled Gorgonzola.
- Drizzle with balsamic-marmalade glaze.
- Finish with dried currants on top, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap Gorgonzola for goat cheese or blue cheese for a different flavor.
Replace currants with cranberries, golden raisins, or dried figs.
For a crunchier variation, add toasted walnuts or pecans.
To bake instead of pan-fry, brush slices with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Best served warm, but also good at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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