Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

steamed brussel sprouts with bacon and onions on a plate with a fork.

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

Bacon and brussel sprouts are made for eachother and in the Instant Pot, they can be made in just minutes! A simple and easy side dish thats full of flavor and greens. Yum!

Prep Time5

Cook Time13

Total Time18

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 166kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $4.01 / Serving $1.01

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts ($2.98)
1 cup water ($0.00)
1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.14)
½ cup onion, diced ($0.46)
½ cup bacon, chopped, about 3 strips ($0.30)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced ($0.10)
½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)

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Instructions

Prep sprouts. Wash the Brussels sprouts and trim the ends. Slice larger sprouts in half if needed. Smaller sprouts can be left whole.
Pressure cook. Add the Brussels sprouts and water to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes for firmer sprouts or 3 minutes for very tender sprouts.
Release and drain. Manually release the pressure, remove the Brussels sprouts, and drain the remaining water.
Sauté bacon and onion. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode for about 10 minutes. Add the olive oil, diced onion, and chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon is done and the onion is softened or crisped to your preference.
Season and combine. Stir in the garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the Brussels sprouts back to the pot and toss to coat evenly.
Serve. Turn off the Instant Pot and transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish. Serve warm.

Notes

Sprout size. Small Brussels sprouts cook best whole. Larger sprouts can be halved for even cooking without becoming mushy.
Prep ahead. Brussels sprouts can be washed, trimmed, and stored in an airtight container up to 1 day in advance.
Reheating. Reheat leftovers by roasting at 400°F for about 5 minutes for the best texture.

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