Polenta and Cranberry Rounds

Polenta and Cranberry Rounds

Ingredients

• No-stick cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup cranberry chutney, or cranberry relish
• 1 package (16 ounces) cooked polenta, cut in 10 rounds
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven 325°F.

2. Coat a shallow 1-quart casserole dish or 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta rounds and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown. Using a spatula, transfer rounds to the baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. Top each round with 2 teaspoons of cranberry chutney or relish. Sprinkle cheese over rounds. (The dish may be made up to this point and held at room temperature up to 2 hours before baking.)

4. Bake 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to bubble. Serve immediately.