Instant Pot Polenta (with Cheddar and Herbs!)
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Instant Pot Polenta (with Cheddar and Herbs!)
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This polenta is cooked in the Instant Pot for a hands-off, easy way to make a delicious classic! Stir in cheddar cheese and herbs at the end for a flavorful twist.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta can substitute coarse ground corn meal
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chives to taste
- thyme to taste
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Instructions
- Put the polenta, chicken stock, and salt in the pressure cooker.
- Pressure cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. When the time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release after.
- Add the butter, cheese, chives, and thyme. Stir until everything is incorporated. Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only.
- Make sure to stay away from anything labeled “instant” or “quick cooking”, as your polenta will lack both texture and flavor. You can substitute coarse-ground cornmeal if that is easier for you!
- I use the low-sodium brand. You can also use vegetable broth or even water if necessary.
- Unsalted butter, salt
- I always use a block of cheddar and grate it myself on a cheese grater as I believe it comes out fresher and melts easier this way.
- If you are looking for the cheapest route possible to make this dish, you can even substitute water for the broth, though I’d recommend using broth if you have the ability.
- You can substitute parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar if that sounds more delicious to you!
- Polenta: Make sure to stay away from anything labeled “instant” or “quick cooking”, as your polenta will lack both texture and flavor. You can substitute coarse-ground cornmeal if that is easier for you!
- Chicken Stock: I use the low-sodium brand. You can also use vegetable broth or even water if necessary.
- Dairy: Unsalted butter, salt
- Cheddar Cheese: I always use a block of cheddar and grate it myself on a cheese grater as I believe it comes out fresher and melts easier this way.
- Fresh Herbs: Chives, thyme
- If you are looking for the cheapest route possible to make this dish, you can even substitute water for the broth, though I’d recommend using broth if you have the ability.
- You can substitute parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar if that sounds more delicious to you!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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