Polenta Bites - Nonna Pia's

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 (16 oz) tubes prepared polenta, cut into ½ inch coins
• 200g pancetta or bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 3 medium shallots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• ¼ tsp cracked pepper
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 jar (660ml) Nonna Pia’s Arrabiata Sauce
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• Aged cheddar, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste