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October 15, 2020

Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts

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Steamed Instant Pot brussel sprouts with cream cheese and parmesan cheese in a small bowl

Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts is the easy weeknight vegetable recipe you’ve been looking for! Add a little garlic, parmesan and cream cheese and this creamy brussel sprouts recipe is sure to win over all of your family members and guests!

 

Instant Pot brussel sprouts is not your moms recipe, all!  

When I was a kid, my mom tried to get my brother and I to eat brussel sprouts with every meal.  I disliked them with a passion.  I swore as an adult I would never eat them.  That was until I came across this delicious dinner recipe – Instant Pot Creamy Brussel Sprouts. 

If you typically like oven roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic or brussel sprouts with bacon, this recipe idea is an awesome steamed alternative. It makes for the perfect, easy pressure cooking dish. 

Plus, it has become one of the most requested Instant Pot vegetable recipes for holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving.  

Who can resist these creamy brussel sprouts when you add some yummy ingredients like minced garlic, Parmesan and cream cheese and bacon?  Not me!  Plus, these delicious sprouts are high in fiber, low carbs and keto friendly.  

You cannot go wrong with these yummy fresh brussel sprouts!  I am now a fan!  In less than minutes, this pressure cooker recipe is a sure winner!  

If you’re looking for more delicious and easy Instant Pot vegetable recipes this holiday we recommend: 

 

Fresh brussel sprouts cooking in the Instant Pot

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TIPS FOR MAKING CREAMY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

A number of other Instant Pot brussel sprout recipes call for cooking times of up to three minutes.  In our case, we like our fresh brussel sprouts to be a little bit more ‘snappy’ as opposed to soggy.  With that being said, we chose to cook these brussel sprouts for 1 minute to ensure they weren’t overly soft.  

Cooking times will also depend on the size and thickness of your brussel sprouts.  It will also assume you have cut your brussel sprouts in half.  If your sprouts are thicker in size, consider upping the cooking time by an additional minute or two.  

You can also use an Instant Pot steamer basket for this recipe, if you prefer.  Simply add a cup and a half of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot, lower into the Pot and steam for the same time as noted below.  

 

CAN I USE FROZEN BRUSSEL SPROUTS?

Yes, you can use frozen sprouts as opposed to fresh ones, if needed.  If you do use frozen brussel sprouts, it’s worth noting it will take the pressure cooker longer to come to pressure. 

Also, as noted above, if your frozen brussel sprouts are not cut in half I might recommend increasing the cook time by a minute or two based on their size.  

 

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BRUSSEL SPROUTS

This delicious recipe is the perfect low carb side dish to accompany so many different dinner ideas.  Here are just a few of our favorite dinner ideas to serve them with: 

  • Chicken 
  • Steak 
  • Shimp 
  • Thanksgiving dinner 
  • Christmas dinner 

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INGREDIENTS FOR INSTANT POT BRUSSEL SPROUTS:

  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (we chose to use low sodium vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts (you can also use frozen brussel sprouts, if needed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Any additional salt or freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

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Steamed Instant Pot brussel sprouts with cream cheese and parmesan cheese in a small white bowl

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT BRUSSEL SPROUTS: 

  1. Wash, trim and cut brussel sprouts into half pieces. 
  2. Add the halved brussel sprouts to the Instant Pot.  
  3. Add the cream cheese, butter, garlic and seasoning to the top.  Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth (you can also water as an alternative). 
  4. Turn your Instant Pot on high for 1 minute (or steam mode).  
  5. Once the time if up, do a quick release.  
  6. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir thoroughly. 
  7. Place the lid back on the pressure cooker and allow the brussel sprouts to warm for an additional 5 minutes.  Doing so will also allow the sauce to thicken a bit.  
  8. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste.  Serve these delicious brussel sprouts warm and enjoy!  

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Cooked Instant Pot brussel sprouts with cream cheese and parmesan cheese

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Looking for other delicious and easy dinner ideas?  Here are just a few of our favorites:

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Steamed Instant Pot brussel sprouts with cream cheese and parmesan cheese in a small bowl

 

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Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts

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SERVES/MAKES: 4 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teapsoon garlic pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (we chose to use low sodium vegetable broth)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts (you can also use frozen brussel sprouts, if needed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Any additional salt or freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  • Wash, trim and cut brussel sprouts into half pieces. 
  • Add the halved brussel sprouts to the Instant Pot.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, garlic and seasoning to the top.  Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth (you can also water as an alternative).
  • Turn your Instant Pot on high for 1 minute (or steam mode). 
  • Once the time if up, do a quick release.
  • Add in the parmesan cheese and stir thoroughly. 
  • Place the lid back on the pressure cooker and allow the brussel sprouts to warm for an additional 5 minutes.  Doing so will also allow the sauce to thicken a bit. 
  • Add any additional salt and pepper to taste.  Serve these delicious brussel sprouts warm and enjoy!  

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