Best Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts

If you’re hesitant to try brussels I’ll make you a believer with this easy Instant Pot brussel sprouts with bacon recipe! Perfect side dish I tell you.

Adding all my favorite flavors together, we created this easy Instant Pot brussel sprouts recipe. I will say it took until I was an adult to actually give them a shot. I’ll also say it is all in how you cook them and what you add to the pot that determines just how delicious they will become. Even my kids loved them….seriously!! One of our favorite vegetable Instant Pot recipes now. (originally published 9/18, affiliate links present)

Look at these brussel sprouts in an Instant Pot!!!

• Yes bacon is a must, okay and butter. It’s one of the most delicious recipes we’ve made in our multi cooker yet.

With seasonings and all the goodness steamed to the perfect tenderness in your pressure cooker. These Instant Pot brussel sprouts will become your go to bacon and brussels recipe.

I picked up a bag in my grocery store which was about 2 lbs. or so and ended up using the whole thing.

• Cutting brussel sprouts in half is key to making sure they are steamed to perfection.

Of course you will get a variety of sizes so the small ones will become more tender than the monsters. But the mixture of textures works great.

Once you’ve rinsed and cut them you’ll pressure cook them in your vegetable steamer basket with a little water. This is your first step……

Once that is done then you saute together all your add ins. Next you’ll mix them all together and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

This is what you need to make our easy Instant Pot brussel sprouts

1. Instant Pot – I have the 6 qt. version 
2. Brussels sprouts – steam as many as you like, just don’t pass the top of your basket much
3. Vegetable steamer basket
4. Bacon
5. Butter
6. Lemon
7. Shallots – could use diced onion
8. Parmesan – we like lots on top
9. Garlic salt & salt – everyone is different so use these according to taste, can salt at the end if you wish

Follow these steps:

• Add brussels sprouts that have been halved into your steam basket with a cup of water underneath.
• Set to high pressure with a quick release.
  • Everyone has a different preference as far as how tender you like vegetables. 2 – 3 minutes is perfect.
• Remove, drain, and set pot to saute.
• Add butter and diced bacon. You can substitute some olive oil if you’d like to decrease the amount of butter listed below.
• Cook bacon. When done to your liking add back in your brussels and gently stir.
• For crispier roasted brussel sprouts close your Crisp Lid on a Ninja Foodi, or put under your broiler at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until crisp.

Here is the full printable Instant Pot brussel sprouts recipe. I also have a video showing you how to make pressure cooker brussels and bacon:

If you’re ready to try other Instant Pot vegetable recipes you can print out this cook time sheet and try more below Instant Pot recipes:

• Try our Instant Pot spaghetti squash!
• Cheesy Instant Pot cauliflower and how to cook a whole cauliflower are here
• This creamy baked brussel sprouts and cauliflower recipe is great
• Here are 18 other ways to cook brussel sprouts you will love!
  • and more seasonal foods on our July Instant Pot recipes post.

We’ve even made air fryer brussel sprouts and oven roasted brussels sprouts!

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Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts

If you're hesitant to try brussels I'll make you a believer with this easy Instant Pot brussel sprouts with bacon recipe! Perfect side dish I tell you. 

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, brussel sprouts, instant pot, pressure cooker, vegetables

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 322kcal

Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

• 8 c brussel sprouts was about 2 lbs.
• 3 slices bacon diced
• 1-2 shallots depending on how many you want, dice
• 1 stick butter + 1 tbsp., salted
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1.5 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed if possible, or 2 if you want more lemon flavor
• 1/4 c parmesan cheese
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Wash and cut your brussel sprouts in half lengthwise.
• Put a vegetable steamer basket at the bottom of your Instant Pot with 1.5 c. water.
• Put your cut brussels into your basket and close the lid and steam valve.
• Set to pressure high for 3 minutes, if cutting this recipe in half I would set to 2 minutes.
• Do a quick release, take out basket with vegetables and drain liquid in the pot.
• Put pot back in and set to saute normal.
• Add 1 tbsp. of your butter and your diced bacon.
• Cook until bacon is almost done and then add your shallots for last minute, then add the last stick of butter so it melts.
• Once your butter is melted and bacon is done cooking to your liking turn your pot off.
• Put your cooked brussels sprouts back into your pot and gently stir so they are all coated with your bacon/butter mixture. Squeeze your lemon juice on top, sprinkle seasonings and gently toss again.
• Serve topped with parmesan cheese and chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts

Amount Per Serving (4 oz)

Calories 322 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 673mg29%

Potassium 513mg15%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1635IU33%

Vitamin C 101.5mg123%

Calcium 86mg9%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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