POLENTA CRUSTED BACON GOAT CHEESE ARROTONDARES CON #RAGU

Polenta Crusted Bacon Goat Cheese Arrotondares Con #Ragu image

Provided by MTV88

Categories Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 8 2 per serving, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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)

Steps:

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).
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.
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.
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.
Spoon sauce onto deep dish platter, top with cheese balls, sprinkle with remaining romano cheese and remaining arugula. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1281.7, Fat 128.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 94, Sodium 534, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.2