Polenta Crispy Croutons with Southern Style Pimento Cheese

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Polenta Crispy Croutons with Southern Style Pimento Cheese
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A twist on pimento cheese spread served on large polenta crispy croutons.

Ingredients

  • Pimento Cheese Spread
  • 1/3 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/ 4 cup packed finely shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons drained jarred pimentos, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon drained jarred capers, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle flavored hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley- garnishment
  • Polenta Crispy Croutons
  • 1-18 ounce tube prepared polenta
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat or plain panko bread crumbs
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pimento Cheese Spread: In a medium bowl mash with fork the white beans, shredded cheese, pimentos, capers and hot sauce, set aside for flavors to blend.
  2. Polenta Crispy Croutons: Trim off polenta's rounded edges to form a rectangle(reserve trimmed polenta for another use)halve rectangle lengthwise. Spread panko on a large plate then press polenta halves on both sides to coat; lightly pat panko onto polenta so it adheres. Heat oil over medium high in a large non-stick skillet. Cook polenta until crispy on both sides turning once about 2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to drain, cut each polenta rectangle into 9 pieces.
  3. To Serve: Place polenta croutons onto decorative platter, top with pimento cheese spread and last sprinkle with parsley.
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Yield: Makes 18 appetizers
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