Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta

Name: Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 1 clove Garlic; 2 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 cup Milk; 0.5 whole Onion; 0.5 cup Polenta; 0.25 tsp Salt; 2 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Low-Carb Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Comfort-Food

Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta is rich, creamy, and loaded with mellow cheddar and nutty Parmesan that melt into a buttery, garlicky base. The texture is silky with gentle corn sweetness, perfect alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, or sautéed vegetables. Serve it on busy weeknights or as a cozy side at casual dinners when you want comforting flavor without fuss.

Prep10 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the butter, onion, and garlic in the rice cooker; close the lid and turn on the cooker.
2

Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
3

Add the chicken broth, milk, polenta, and salt.
4

Cover and cook on a full cycle, stirring occasionally, until the polenta has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
5

Add the Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper; stir until the cheese is melted.