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How to Make Instant Pot® Corn Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Corn Risotto is a delicious and creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of arborio rice, sweet corn, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in just under 30 minutes using a pressure cooker. The Instant Pot® helps to infuse the flavors of the corn and Parmesan into the rice, creating a decadent and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken stock, divided, or more to taste
  • 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off
  • ½ cup arborio rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 pinch granulated garlic
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon to the hot pot and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove bacon to a rack to drain. Add shallot and garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1 cup chicken stock. Stir in corn kernels, rice, and butter. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup chicken stock and white wine. Cancel Saute function.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While risotto is cooking, chop bacon.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add chopped bacon, Parmesan cheese, oregano, granulated garlic, and salt and stir until thoroughly combined. Add more chicken stock, 1 tablespoon at a time, if risotto is too dry.

    • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 199mg

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