Polenta Crusted Bacon Goat Cheese Arrotondares Con #Ragu

Submitted by MTV88

"Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. Delicious and creamy, easy to follow, lightly fried Polenta coated Goat Cheese balls with Bacon and Arugula featuring simmered Ragu Parmesan and Romano Sauce"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 2 per serving
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained and chopped
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 1⁄2 cup grated romano cheese, reserve one tablespoon for garnish
• 3⁄4 cup finely chopped baby arugula, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup quick cook polenta
• 1⁄4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup Ragú® Pasta Sauce (cheese creations parmesan and romano sauce)

directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine bacon, goat cheese, romano cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped arugula. Use heaping tablespoons to form 8 cheese balls. (Note: if the cheese is too soft to roll, refrigerate about 15 minutes until firm).
2. Use 3 small bowls - In the first bowl put the ¼ cup flour. In the second bowl add egg and beat well. In the third bowl combine polenta and breadcrumbs. Coat each ball with flour, then egg then polenta/breadcrumb mixture and place on a plate. Refrigerate 1 hour.
3. In a medium pot, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry 4 balls at a time 1-2 minutes until light golden brown, remove and drain on paper towels.
4. In a small sauce pan, heat Ragu sauce with remaining chopped arugula (reserving about a teaspoon of arugula for garnish). Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
5. Spoon sauce onto deep dish platter, top with cheese balls, sprinkle with remaining romano cheese and remaining arugula. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[470004bhdmc]

Very simple to make. Enjoy making them as well as eating them. MMM MMM Good!

 

[fuzzylum]

These were so easy to make and delicious! The crunchiness of the polenta crust pairs perfectly with the goat cheese filling. Will definitely make a pile of them again for appetizers at my next get-together!!

 

[patcrfl]

Sounds so good! All of her recipes are DELICIOUS! I'm going to try them for a Christmas party.

 

[djandme]

Bacon and goat cheese, I'm in! Unique meatball idea!

 

[arlene80]

Should make a great appetizer! Yummy!