A1B Bacon Burger Bites On White Polenta Cakes A1 Recipe

How to Make A1B Bacon Burger Bites On White Polenta Cakes A1

1. **Make the Polenta Cakes:**
2. In a saucepan, combine 4 cups milk, 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup polenta. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently with a wooden spoon until thick and smooth (about 15-20 minutes).
4. Stir in 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
5. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with plastic wrap. Pour the polenta mixture into the pan, cover with more plastic wrap, and smooth the surface.
6. Refrigerate overnight.
7. Once chilled, remove the polenta from the pan and use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out 16 rounds.
8. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook polenta cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
9. **Make the Mini Burgers:**
10. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
11. In a shallow dish, place 1/4 cup brown sugar.
12. Coat 4 slices bacon generously with brown sugar on both sides.
13. Place bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp.
14. Once cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon and set aside.
15. In a bowl, combine any remaining brown sugar from the bacon with 1 pound ground turkey, 2 tablespoons A1® Steak Sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Gently mix.
16. Form the mixture into 16 small balls, then flatten into mini burger patties.
17. Poke each patty a few times with a toothpick.
18. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
19. Cook the burgers in two batches for 2 minutes per side.
20. During the last 30 seconds of cooking, top each burger with 1 slice of cheddar cheese and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
21. **Assemble & Serve:**
22. Place one mini burger on each polenta cake. Top with crumbled bacon.
23. Serve immediately and enjoy!