Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

Perfect holiday appetizer

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 3m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

46
Calories
1.8g
Fat
5.5g
Carbohydrates
1.8g
Protein
0.1g
Fiber
0.1g
Sodium
Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

Recipe Description

These Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney are a perfect holiday appetizer! They are easy to make, use simple ingredients, which means they are perfect for any holiday rush.

I have been making this gluten-free appetizer for my New Year’s parties for several years now. And I will never leave this party appetizer off because it is very popular. And I know why. The flavor combination of cheesy polenta, tangy yet sweet red onion chutney (aka red onion marmalade), and creamy, nutty Stilton cheese are just perfect for each other. Finish these bites with some chopped chives garnish, and you are ready to go!

To make these Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare a baking pan

    Step 1 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    Line a 8 by 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly oil it. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook polenta

    3 min
    Step 2 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    In a saucepan, bring 350 ml water to a boil. Slowly pour 150 grams polenta into boiling water and add 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously and cook for 2 minutes until thick.

  3. 3

    Leave polenta to cool

    10 min
    Step 3 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    Transfer the cooked polenta into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly to about ½-inch thick. Let it cool completely.

  4. 4

    Slice polenta

    1 min
    Step 4 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    Once cool, slice the polenta into 24 squares.

  5. 5

    Add chutney and cheese

    1 min
    Step 5 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    Top each polenta bite with a small amount of caramelized red onion chutney and a piece of Stilton cheese.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney

    Serve garnished with chopped chives. Enjoy!

Let our Polenta Bites with Stilton and Red Onion Chutney recipe give you some inspiration, and get you in the party mood! Try it soon and if you like it, come back to leave a review. Share your party pictures with us using the hashtag #cookmerecipes too.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Olivia
May 20, 2025
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These polenta bites were a hit at our New Year’s party last year. Super easy to whip up with just a few ingredients. Everyone loved the cheesy, sweet combo. I'm def making them again.

Tom
November 11, 2024
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Superb! Love bites!

Wendy Howard
August 12, 2024
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Superb! These little bites were a hit at my New Year’s party. The cheesy polenta and chutney were simply divine. Everyone was raving about them, and some even asked for the recipe. I will defintely make them again!

Katherine
April 1, 2024
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Les Polenta Bites étaient vraiment un hit à ma dernière soirée. J'ai servi ça avec des amis et tout le monde en voulait plus. Super facile et délicieux, je recommande vraiment

Emma
March 27, 2024
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Simply great bites. I made these Polenta Bites last year for New Year’s and everyone loved them. The combination of cheese and chutney is unique and delicious. Easy to prepare too, which is perfect during the busy holiday season.

Alicia
December 16, 2023
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Delicious! Hice estos bocaditos para la fiesta y fueron un hit. La mezcla de sabores es irresistible. ¡Todos pidieron la receta! Perfectos para cualquier celebración.

Wendy
December 10, 2023
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Wow!

Fiona
October 30, 2023
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Superb! I made these Polenta Bites for my holiday party, and everyone loved them. The combination of flavors is just amazing, and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely keep making them!

Claire
October 30, 2023
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I am so thankful I discovered these polenta bites! They have been a hit at our New Year’s parties for years. The kids love them, and they are so easy to make. The sweet red onion chutney really compliments the Stilton. It just feels like home during the holidays.

Paula Smith
October 25, 2023
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Easy and delicious appetizer

Rosa Pérez
October 1, 2023
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Sabor increíble siempre.

Jessica Smith
May 28, 2023
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Delicious! My family loved these bites at our New Year’s party. They disappeared quickly! The flavors blend perfectly, and they were simple to prepare. I will be making them every year now.

Willow
September 24, 2022
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Superb flavor combo! I served these at our New Year’s party, and everyone was raving about them. The creamy Stilton combined with the sweet chutney was a hit! So proud to share these bites with friends and family!

Isabella
March 2, 2022
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Simply delicious!!! Perfect for parties!

Rebecca Adams
October 24, 2021
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These bites are ❤️ divine! We hosted a New Year’s party, and they vanished in minutes! The creamy Stilton and sweet chutney were hit. Easy to prepare with kids. Definitely a recipe to keep for all our celebrations.

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