Appetizers might be my favorite part of any party. Whether a fancy soiree or a simple get-together, little two-bite foods are the best. Knowing that we’ll have parties a-plenty coming soon, I wanted to add a little good luck charm of a recipe. These Polenta Caprese Appetizers would be great for any party, but they’ll be especially relevant on New Year’s Eve as polenta (corn) is a symbol of good luck and gold.
These can be served cold or hot. Either way, the polenta is a soft but firm anchor for the toppings. If you serve them per the “hot” directions, the cheese will be melty, which, who doesn’t love melty mozzarella? But, if they’re cold, they might for a nice light bite.
There are two possible approaches with this recipe. The easy method or the super easy method. If you want to go in the direction you see pictured here, go with the printable easy method below. But, if you want a shortcut, you can buy pre-made polenta that you can just slice and bake for the super easy method. It will save you about 15 minutes of work on the stove top.
When I first made this recipe, I simply did the polenta, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. But, I thought it needed something more. Mixing together honey and balsamic vinegar and drizzling it on top sets these off.
I hope you enjoy your holiday entertaining and don’t let it stress you out too much. And here’s to more polenta and lots of good luck in 2017.
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