How to Make Instant Pot Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot Polenta is a quick, delicious, and versatile dish that can be served as a side or a main course. This creamy, savory dish is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be flavored in a variety of ways to suit your taste preferences. Plus, making polenta in the Instant Pot is a time-saving alternative to traditional stovetop methods, resulting in perfectly cooked polenta every time.

Polenta, a staple in Italian cuisine, is made from coarsely ground yellow cornmeal and ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk water, polenta, and salt together in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Porridge setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter and cream. Whisk until polenta is smooth and lump-free. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses and whisk until melted and well combined.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 1060mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 350mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 36mg