Rice Cooker Super Cheesy Polenta Recipes

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.

SUPER CHEESY POLENTA (RICE COOKER)

Steps:

• 1. Place butter, onion, and garlic in your rice cooker pot, set the cooker to Cook setting. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or so.
• 2. Add chicken broth, milk, cornmeal, and salt, stir.
• 3. Cover and cook one full cycle, stirring occasionally, until the cornmeal has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
• 4. When the cooker switches to Warm, add cheeses and black pepper, stir until cheese is melted.
• 5. Serve with a pat of butter on the top as a delicious side dish.

CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.

RICE COOKER POLENTA (AKA NO STIR POLENTA)

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into your rice cooker and cook on the white rice setting until done.
• Add cheese or other ingredients just before serving.

RICE COOKER SUPER CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• Place butter, onion, and garlic in rice cooker; close lid and turn on cooker. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken broth, milk, polenta, and salt. Cover and cook on full cycle, stirring occasionally, until polenta has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper; stir until cheese is melted.