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Super Cheesy Polenta (Rice Cooker)

Adapted from an internet recipe.
I made this on 15 Feb 2018 and was very liked my wife and I, great flavor and a perfect side dish. This will be a regular now. I used my small rice cooker for this, a simple cook and warm model which is perfect for this.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for serving
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth, fresh or from powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place butter, onion, and garlic in your rice cooker pot, set the cooker to Cook setting. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or so.
  • Add chicken broth, milk, cornmeal, and salt, stir.
  • Cover and cook one full cycle, stirring occasionally, until the cornmeal has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
  • When the cooker switches to Warm, add cheeses and black pepper, stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a pat of butter on the top as a delicious side dish.