Fried Green Tomatoes on Polenta Rounds with Peppers, Onions, and Bacon

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   Prepare one whole recipe of my Fried Green Tomatoes recipe (see my TastyKitchen recipe box for this recipe just omit the caramelized onions part of the recipe).

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   To make the polenta, bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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   Add the salt, then slowly pour in the polenta while whisking.

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   Continue to whisk as the polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.

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   Reduce heat to low, add butter and let polenta cook for an additional 5 minutes or so until cooked through and butter is melted.

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   Spread polenta into a small rimmed cookie sheet or roasting pan.

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   Refrigerate for an hour or so until its solid.

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   Tip: This can be done up to 2 days in advance.

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   Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until fat has rendered and bacon is crisp.

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    Transfer bacon to a plate and set aside.

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    Add diced peppers and onions to bacon drippings and cook until tender and onions begin to brown.

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    Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.

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    When youre ready to assemble appetizers, remove polenta from the fridge.

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    Using a 2 or 3-inch round cookie/biscuit cutter, cut as many rounds as you can out of the polenta.

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    (Alternately, you can make them square so you dont have bits leftover.)

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    Place rounds on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes until theyre warmed up.

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    To assemble, place the warm polenta rounds on a platter.

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    Top each with 2 or 3 fried green tomatoes (depending on size), a spoonful of peppers and onions, and a piece of bacon.

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    Sprinkle with chives.

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    Makes about 8 appetizers with some leftover tomatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.