Rice Cooker Super Cheesy Polenta

Cheesy garlic polenta can be made simply by cooking in the rice cooker. Serve as a side dish with your favorite protein.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup polenta
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.