Instant Pot Polenta

Stop wasting your time stirring that polenta and use this easy Instant Pot Polenta recipe. Try this one-step pressure cooker polenta for a creamy, delicious side dish!

Why The Instant Pot Is The Best Way To Make Polenta

Traditional Polenta requires some serious stirring which I am A) too lazy to do and B) I often can’t do when I’m flared with my Rheumatoid Arthritis. Enter the Instant Pot , which enables babysitting-free cooking for many things. My first attempt didn’t have enough water in it and burned badly. Thank goodness for stainless steel inserts that you can scrub, although I would have loved a ceramic insert for this recipe. The second time around, I increased the amount of water, and it worked well.

This Instant Pot Polenta recipe is a simple, straight forward recipe with only a few ingredients and it takes very little effort on your part thanks to your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This recipe gives you super creamy, savory and cheesy polenta in just 20 minutes thanks to the miracle that is pressure cooking. I mean, if you’re going to get the same outcome of cooking polenta on the stove without having to babysit it, why wouldn’t you, right?

So whether you’re looking for a side dish, snack or maybe even a full-on entree, you really must give this Instant Pot Polenta recipe a try. Now let’s get to cooking!

How To Make Instant Pot Polenta

Turn the Instant Pot on sauté, add the chicken broth and polenta and whisk together
As soon as it starts to boil, place and seal the lid and set your Instant Pot on high pressure for 7 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally when done.
When you open the lid there will be some excess water in it. Using your whisk, blend in the butter, cheese, and half and half. The polenta will thicken as you whisk it all together. Allow it to rest for a little longer and then serve warm.

What Exactly Is Polenta?

If you’re not familiar with polenta, it’s a dish made from boiling cornmeal. It’s a simple, savory dish that makes a great side dish or snack. It has a texture and consistency that is similar to grits, but it’s a little chewier. It’s a super comforting, super delicious dish that hails from Italy, and you’d be doing yourself a great disservice if you went through life without enjoying it at least once. And if you’re going to enjoy some polenta, it might as well be this Instant Pot Polenta recipe!

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