Rich and savory, melt in your mouth good!! We made these as an appetizer, but they'd also make a great main course accompanied by a salad and/or vegetable dish.
SERVINGS: 12 (2 per person)
PREP TIME: 20
COOK TIME: 32
INGREDIENTS
24 (12-inch thick) slices of polenta from a prepared roll
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cherries (or cranberries), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch long strips and cooked
Arrange polenta slices on a baking sheet; bake 5-7 minutes per side or until hot.
In a large skillet, heat butter over low heat. Add onion and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add walnuts, cherries, brown sugar, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until onions are caramelized.
Top each polenta round with a slice of gorgonzola, a bacon slice and 1 tablespoon of the onion mixture. Serve immediately.
