Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 228.57 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 13.18 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 9.06 g 3%
- Total Fat 15.84 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 9.65 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 619.39 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 356.55 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 170.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 64.92 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.16 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.82 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultra Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 228.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta healthy?
- Ultra-Cheesy Rice Cooker Polenta has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 228.57 calories and 13.18 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 619.39 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.65 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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