Instant Pot Cheddar Risotto with Fresh Sage

Ingredients

• Black pepper
• Butter
• Pepper
• Chicken stock
• Cream
• Chicken
• Sage leaves

Directions

1. Plug in the Instant Pot and push sauté.
2. Set to medium.
3. Add the oil and butter and when they are hot, add the rice.
4. Stir to coat the rice and sauté for a couple of minutes.
5. Add the wine to the pot and stir until it mostly evaporates, just a minute or two.
6. Press Cancel.
7. Add the stock and sage leaves to the pot and give everything a stir.
8. Scrape down the sides of the pot if there is any rice sticking to it.
9. Lock on the cover and set the vent to Seal.
10. Press Pressure Cook and set for 6 minutes.
11. When the machine beeps wait 5 minutes, then release the pressure valve.
12. When the pressure has come down, remove the lid.
13. Remove the sage leaves and stir in the cheese.
14. Stir until it has completely melted and everything is creamy.
15. If you like you can add a bit more hot chicken stock at this point if you like your risotto with a looser consistency.
16. Check the seasonings and ladle the risotto into bowls.
17. Garnish with a fresh sage leaf or two and a grinding of black pepper.