Creamy Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Make creamy Instant Pot Brussels sprouts with bacon, cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic for a rich, tender side dish ready in about ten minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts ends trimmed and cut in half
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
Instructions
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter, add the bacon, and fry for 1 minute or until crisp. Remove it with a slotted spoon and leave the drippings and butter in the pot.
- Add the halved Brussels sprouts and cook for 1 minute, or until just slightly browned. Turn off the Instant Pot.
- Add the garlic, remaining butter, broth, and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then secure the lid.
- Set the valve to Sealing and cook on Manual for 2 minutes. For softer Brussels sprouts, cook for 3 minutes. When the cycle ends, carefully perform a quick release.
- When the pressure pin drops, open the lid. Stir in the Parmesan and reserved bacon until incorporated, then transfer to a serving dish.