Instant Pot Polenta Recipe

Instant Pot Polenta Recipe

from rachelcooks.com
14 min

Love polenta but don't have time to do all that stirring? Instant Pot polenta is beautifully creamy and delicious, and so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup polenta or coarse ground cornmeal ((not quick cooking))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups water or unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan or pecorino cheese, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Add polenta, salt and water (or chicken broth) to Instant Pot (mine is a 6 quart). Stir to combine and cover. Set for High pressure or Pressure Cook (depending on your model) for 9 minutes. It will take about 11 minutes to come to pressure.

  2. 2

    Once time has elapsed, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes (don’t do anything). Release any remaining pressure and carefully remove lid.

  3. 3

    Whisk polenta vigorously until creamy. It will appear thin at first but thickens after whisking. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in cheese, season with black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately. Polenta will continue to thicken as it cools.