Instant Pot Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe – quick and easy side dish recipe with Brussels sprouts that are steamed and then sauteed with garlic, onion and crispy bacon. All in your Instant Pot!
If you thought that Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the best and only way to enjoy this vegetable, let me show you how to turn them into flavor-packed super quick side dish with bacon and sauteed onion and garlic, cooked right in your Instant Pot. It’s the fastest way to make Brussels sprouts.
These Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are tender and delicious with bacon. After steaming in the Instant Pot for just 3 minutes, the sprouts are tender and melt in your mouth yet they are not mushy. The quick saute with bacon, onions and garlic adds a ton of flavor. It’s a great quick side dish to be served for holiday dinners, weekend dinners or as a meal prep for the week.
HOW TO MAKE BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN INSTANT POT?
- Start by trimming ends of washed Brussels sprouts. Cut each in half.
- Add water to your Instant Pot insert. Place steamer basket inside. Arrange Brussels sprouts in the basket.
- Close the IP lid, set valve to sealing, press “manual” setting and set timer to 3 minutes. The pressure cooker will take a few minutes to come to pressure and will start cooking.
- Once done, remove Brussels sprouts from the Instant Pot. Drain water out of the insert. Set the IP to “saute” setting. Add olive oil to insert. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add bacon and cook until crispy and browned. Add Brussels sprouts and stir, sauteeing for a few minutes. Turn off the IP. Remove Brussels sprouts onto serving dish.
MORE DELICIOUS BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPES:
Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts – the best way to make crispy coated Brussels sprouts with cheesy and garlicky flavor.
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts – instead of roasting sprouts in the oven, you can follow the recipe below and steam them in the IP, then toss with honey and vinegar mixture. So delicious!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries – this recipe can also be made in the IP, just add cranberries.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THIS RECIPE:
Instant Pot pressure cooker (I have a 6 qt Duo60 and 6 qt Ultra but I think the 3 qt mini will work too.)
steamer basket
wooden spoon
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INSTANT POT BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE
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- 16 oz. fresh Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 6 slices of bacon chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Trim ends of washed Brussels sprouts. Cut each in half.
- Add water to your Instant Pot insert. Place steamer basket inside. Arrange Brussels sprouts in the basket.
- Close the IP lid, set valve to sealing, press "manual" or "pressure cooking" setting and set timer to 3 minutes. The pressure cooker will take a few minutes to come to pressure and will start cooking.
- Once done, quickly release pressure by switching the valve to "venting" position.
- Remove Brussels sprouts from the Instant Pot. Drain water out of the insert. Set the IP to "saute" setting. Add olive oil to insert. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add bacon and cook until crispy and browned. Add Brussels sprouts and stir, sauteeing for a few minutes. Turn off the IP. Remove Brussels sprouts onto serving dish.
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You can easily double this recipe and cooking time stays the same.
Neva says
June 27, 2019 at 9:19 pmCan this be prepared on top of the stove in a cast iron skillet
Anna says
June 27, 2019 at 10:40 pmYep, that should work!
Lynn says
June 25, 2019 at 2:34 pmCan you make this in the Crock Pot?
Anna says
June 27, 2019 at 12:34 pmHi Lynn! Unfortunately, I did not test this recipe in a slow cooker. I can’t guarantee the result.
Ali says
May 7, 2019 at 4:17 pmHas any one made this with frozen sprouts? Wondering if it will still work or turn out mushy. I make a similar dish with cabbage and add mini potatoes, but am always looking for a great sprout dish.
Karen says
January 12, 2019 at 11:34 pmI love this recipe! I have made this three times, but next time I’m going to cook the bacon in the microwave and save the bacon fat to saute the onions, then add the bacon, and the Brussels Sprouts and combine.
It takes awhile to saute the bacon in the instant pot liner!!!
Lauren says
January 12, 2019 at 7:00 pmWow! I would never think to make Brussels sprouts in the IP like this. LOVED it!! I can’t wait to make them again!
Danielle says
January 7, 2019 at 10:00 pmMine came out mushy, how much water are you suppose to put in?
Mary Knox says
January 2, 2019 at 12:57 pmCan you cook the Brussels sprouts without the steamer insert? Looks delicious!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
January 4, 2019 at 4:40 pmHi Mary! Yes, but they will be cooking in water and may turn mushy. You will have to drain them well before adding back to the bacon mixture. I hope this helps!
Toni says
January 1, 2019 at 5:02 pmNew Years 2019! Instead of cabbage we had Brussels sprouts on hand, OMG! AMAZING…..new tradition, thanks for sharing.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
January 2, 2019 at 2:00 amHi Toni! Woohoo! That’s fantastic! I am so happy to know you love the recipe!
Caro Dyck says
December 16, 2018 at 12:30 amI’m new to the Instant Pot world. I’d like to make this for a side dish this Christmas, but I’d need a larger batch to feed our crowd! To double the recipe, do I need to doubled the pressure Cooking time?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 17, 2018 at 6:00 pmHi Caro! The time stays the same. Hope this helps!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
November 14, 2018 at 8:44 amThis couldn’t look any more perfect! Love this healthy option!
Abeer says
November 13, 2018 at 10:26 amBrussels Sprouts are my favorite! I can never get enough!
Melanie Bauer says
November 13, 2018 at 2:28 amThis looks beyond delicious! Combinations of those flavors simply irresistible, just perfect!
Dee says
November 12, 2018 at 10:17 pmThese brussels sprouts look fantastic! And I love the extra touch of bacon
Des says
November 12, 2018 at 12:39 pmI’ll take mine with extra bacon! This is a great holiday fall side dish.
Jacque Hastert says
November 12, 2018 at 11:52 amThis recipe is the only way to eat brussels sprouts. Makes me crave them right now.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
November 12, 2018 at 3:26 amThis looks really flavorful! I can’t wait to give this a try! I am sure it will be a hit in my house!
Sabrina says
November 12, 2018 at 2:39 amBacon and brussels sprouts is one of my favorite combinations! Can’t wait to try this cooking method on them!
Toni says
November 11, 2018 at 2:11 pmI have not made Brussels sprouts in my Instant Pot but think it must be a perfect way to make them. Your recipes has all the best flavors in it!
Carolyn says
November 11, 2018 at 9:46 amHands down one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes!
Kimberly says
November 10, 2018 at 6:29 pmOh, I love this SO much!! I totally don’t need a main dish, just give me a BIG plate of this and I’ll be very content! 🙂
Justine says
November 10, 2018 at 5:21 pmYay! Just in time for this Thanksgiving! These worked out great!