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Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts Gratin. Brussel Sprouts steamed in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and loaded up in a creamy flourless and grain free cheese sauce. If you love Brussel Sprouts you must try Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts Gratin.

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Dominic and I are among a minority. That is a minority ofpeople that adore Brussel Sprouts and wish we could have them all the time. Unlikeall those kids that get blackmailed into 1 Brussel Sprout each Christmas in exchangefor a chocolatey dessert!

My Grandad grew Brussel Sprouts on his allotment and I alwaysadored a Brussel Sprout that was seasoned simply with salt and pepper and thenserved on the side of meat and potatoes.

Living in Portugal means that there is a lack of BrusselSprouts or rather a high price tag compared to what they cost in England or inAmerica. I noticed recently a bag of Brussel Sprouts selling for 30p in England,compared to us paying 400% more.

Because our Brussel Sprouts are more money and because theyare not in season for very long here in Portugal, we buy them in bulk, make Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts Gratinand then freeze them for later.

Then if we get a craving for Brussel Sprouts in May when theyare out of season, or as the start of winter, we can grab a Brussel Sprouts Gratinfrom the freezer and place it in the oven for a quick side for dinner.

None of our kids like Brussel Sprouts, which pleases usbecause MORE Pressure Cooker BrusselSprouts Gratin for us!

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Pressure Cooker BrusselSprouts Gratin

When I announced to Dominic that I was making Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts Gratinwith the leftovers from Christmas and that was why I had bought so many BrusselSprouts this year, he looked at me with suspicion.

The same suspicion that the kids show you when you introducethem to new food.

Dominic has that suspicion a lot. As an ex-chef he gives methat look every now and again (similar to the rolling of the eyes) whenever I suggestsomething that he considers to be bizarre!

But like any other loving husband, he gave my Pressure CookerBrussel Sprouts Gratin a go and LOVED THEM.

Well that was after I let him try it!

As it went straight into the freezer to make an Instant Pot Freezer Meal that we could eat when we had a future Brussel Sprouts craving.

Well today is THATDAY.

How Do I PrepareBrussel Sprouts?

To prepare Brussel Sproutsfor the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker you:

Chop the tops off the Brussel Sprouts and remove any dead leaves
Put a cross in the top to help them breathe
Wash them in a sieve

Here is the sieve weuse:

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You can buy our favourite sieve here and it is also perfect for saving the liquid you have drained so that you can reuse the drained liquid in your creamy cheese sauce.

Can You PressureCook Brussel Sprouts?

Absolutely. We always pressure cook our Brussel Sprouts and prior to this we used a Russel Hobbs Steamer. If you don’t steam Brussel Sprouts in the pressure cooker and boil them instead, they can end up very bland and lose the goodness as boiling strips them of nutrients.

How Long Does ItTake To Cook Brussel Sprouts In A Pressure Cooker?

Brussel Sprouts in the Instant Pot, or any other pressure cooker, take just 4 minutes to cook. That is 4 minutes until they are soft enough for a fork to go through them, but not too mushy, that they turn into baby food.

If you prefer your Brussel Sprouts blanched rather than cooked, then aim for 2 minutes in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker instead.

More PressureCooker Brussel Sprouts Suggestions:

Instant Pot SteamedBrussel Sprouts – Don’t want a cheese sauce, or just want to freezeyour Brussel Sprouts for later, then follow my simple Instant Pot recipe.

– If you love bacon and can’t decide what to dowith your Brussel Sprouts, then try your Brussel Sprouts this way.

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Pressure Cooker Brussel Sprouts Gratin

Ingredients

Kitchen Gadgets:

Recipe Ingredients:

250 g Brussel Sprouts
200 g Soft Cheese
150 g Cheddar Cheese
Salt & Pepper

Metric – Imperial

Instructions

Prepare your Brussel Sprouts. Chop the tops off them, remove any dead leaves and place a cross in the top of them. Thoroughly clean them with a sieve.
Place your Brussel Sprouts into the bottom of the Instant Pot inner pot. Add 1 cup of water (250ml) and season the Brussel Sprouts with salt and pepper. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to sealing and cook for 4 minutes on manual pressure.
When the pressure cooker beeps manually release pressure.
Remove the Brussel Sprouts into a sieve with a bottom bowl to catch the liquid and put the Brussel Sprouts to one side once drained.
Add the liquid back into the Instant Pot.
Place the Instant Pot on sauté and add to the Instant Pot your soft cheese. Keep stirring until it resembles a creamy, but slightly watery sauce. Add in grated cheese and mix until well melted.
Stir your warm Brussel Sprouts back in and load into a serving dish, grate extra cheese on top.

Notes

If reheating from frozen add your casserole dish with your Brussel Sprouts Gratin into the oven and cook for 40 minutes at 200c/400f. Or if reheating in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, then remove the casserole dish and cook the contents from frozen for 1 minute on manual pressure.

I use this Joseph Joseph bowl set for collecting my liquid when draining my Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts. I also use this method for many stews and casseroles when I want to keep the liquid and reuse it. You can also add breadcrumbs to the top of the gratin before reheating if you prefer. Or if you follow Keto you could use bacon bits or pork rinds.

Nutrition

Nutrition InfoPlease Note: Nutrition values are our best estimate based on the software we use at Recipe This and are meant as a guide. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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