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Instant Pot Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Published: Nov 10, 2018 · Modified: Jan 14, 2020 by Anna 51 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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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!

I serve these sprouts as a side dish with Honey Mustard Chicken or my Chicken Francese.

Close up shot of Brussels sprouts with bacon and onions, in white serving bowl.

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.
Overhead shot of fresh Brussels sprouts, cut in half, in steamer basket inside Instant Pot.

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!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries - this recipe can also be made in the IP, just add cranberries.
Side shot of Brussels sprouts with bacon, in serving bowl, with Instant Pot in the background.

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

Overhead shot of Brussels sprouts with bacon in white bowl.

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INSTANT POT BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE

Instant Pot Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe

Author: Anna
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!
More awesome Instant Pot recipes: www.crunchycreamysweet.com
4.58 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 194 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 oz. fresh Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ white onion chopped
  • 6 slices of bacon chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Trim ends of washed Brussels sprouts. Cut each in half.
  • Add 1 cup of 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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Notes

You can easily double this recipe and cooking time stays the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 97.8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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  1. Danielle says

    January 07, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Mine came out mushy, how much water are you suppose to put in?

    Reply
  2. Mary Knox says

    January 02, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    Can you cook the Brussels sprouts without the steamer insert? Looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 04, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      Hi 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!

      Reply
  3. Toni says

    January 01, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    New Years 2019! Instead of cabbage we had Brussels sprouts on hand, OMG! AMAZING.....new tradition, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      January 02, 2019 at 2:00 am

      Hi Toni! Woohoo! That's fantastic! I am so happy to know you love the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Caro Dyck says

    December 16, 2018 at 12:30 am

    I’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?

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      December 17, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Caro! The time stays the same. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    November 14, 2018 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    This couldn't look any more perfect! Love this healthy option!

    Reply
  6. Abeer says

    November 13, 2018 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Brussels Sprouts are my favorite! I can never get enough!

    Reply
  7. Melanie Bauer says

    November 13, 2018 at 2:28 am

    5 stars
    This looks beyond delicious! Combinations of those flavors simply irresistible, just perfect!

    Reply
  8. Dee says

    November 12, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    These brussels sprouts look fantastic! And I love the extra touch of bacon

    Reply
  9. Des says

    November 12, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    I'll take mine with extra bacon! This is a great holiday fall side dish.

    Reply
  10. Jacque Hastert says

    November 12, 2018 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is the only way to eat brussels sprouts. Makes me crave them right now.

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    November 12, 2018 at 3:26 am

    5 stars
    This looks really flavorful! I can't wait to give this a try! I am sure it will be a hit in my house!

    Reply
  12. Sabrina says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:39 am

    5 stars
    Bacon and brussels sprouts is one of my favorite combinations! Can't wait to try this cooking method on them!

    Reply
  13. Toni says

    November 11, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    I 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!

    Reply
  14. Carolyn says

    November 11, 2018 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Hands down one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes!

    Reply
  15. Kimberly says

    November 10, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, 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! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Justine says

    November 10, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Yay! Just in time for this Thanksgiving! These worked out great!

    Reply
    • Susan says

      November 10, 2019 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! Found it was difficult to get the bacon brown and crispy. Ended up taking it out of pot and cooked in microwave for2 minutes, then added back to pot.
      Will definitely make this again.

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        February 01, 2021 at 7:49 pm

        I did the same. It did taste delicious! Will definitely make again, just might do two minutes on the Brussel sprouts instead of three.

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