A1b Bacon Burger Bites On White Polenta Cakes A1

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A.1. Original sauce recipe contest entry. these little nibbles are sure to wow your guests the tangy bite of the a1 sauce juxtaposed against the creaminess of the polenta cake will make you the hostess with the mosses!!

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Steps

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For polenta cakes:.

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Combine milk , water , cayenne and salt in a saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil.

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Using a whisk , add the polenta.

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Once the polenta is combined , switch to a wooden spoon and stir frequently until the polenta has become thick and smooth.

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Stir in the goat cheese.

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Keep stirring until all the goat cheese is melted and blended in to the polenta.

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Line a 9x13 pan with plastic wrap.

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Pour the polenta into the pan , cover with more plastic wrap and smooth the surface.

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Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

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When ready to use , remove the polenta from the pan.

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Using a cookie cutter approximately the same size as the burgers , cut 16 polenta cake rounds.

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Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a saut pan over medium heat , and cook the polenta cakes on both sides until golden brown.

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For burgers:.

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Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.

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Put brown sugar in a shallow bowl or pie plate.

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Coat the bacon liberally on both sides with the brown sugar.

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Place bacon on a pa.

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Ingredients

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milk, water, cayenne pepper, salt, polenta, goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, brown sugar, ground turkey, a.1. original sauce, cracked black pepper, sharp cheddar cheese