Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Cheesy Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, a delectable dish that combines juicy bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and a creamy cheese sauce. This 5-ingredient recipe is a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian alternative with plant-based bratwurst and a spicy rendition featuring jalapeños. Whether you prefer the traditional or crave something unique, our curated collection of recipes will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT
Note: If using a light tasting beer like the Blue Moon we used in this recipe, the sugar listed below in the ingredients list may not be necessary. However if you are using a dark or more bitter beer, sugar should be used to avoid a bitter aftertaste.
Provided by Martha
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If you plan to serve this dish as an entrée with boiled potatoes instead of as a sandwich, begin preparing the potatoes now.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat and add bratwurst. Brown each side for two minutes turning a quarter turn each time so all four sides get browned. If they are curled, I found that stacking them against each other while cooking will keep them from flipping on their side. Once browned, remove to a platter and set aside.
- In the same pan, raise the heat to medium high and add onions. Cook for four minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add garlic, celery salt, caraway seeds and dry mustard. Stir and cook one minute.
- Add cabbage and cook for five minutes.
- Add drained sauerkraut, optional sugar, beer and browned bratwurst. Nestle the bratwurst into the mixture so they are totally covered. Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook five minutes then remove cover and turn bratwurst. Raise heat to a medium simmer and with cover off cook 5-7 more minutes to cook off some of the liquid and to finish cooking the bratwurst. It is OK to still have some liquid in pan.
- Serve on rolls with spicy, yellow mustard or serve with boiled potatoes as a complete meal.
THE ULTIMATE CHEESY AND SPICY REUBEN BRATS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat on one side and low heat on the other side.
- Prepare the brat hot tub: In a 12-by-10-inch aluminum roasting pan, combine the hard cider, butter and onions. Place on the hot side of the grill.
- Grill the brats on the cool side of the grill with the lid closed until the internal temperature of the brats reaches 160 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes per side. Transfer the brats to the brat hot tub, close the grill and simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Put the sauerkraut and caraway seeds in a small flameproof skillet and place directly on the grill until just warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add 1 cup of the 18,000 Island Dressing and toss to combine.
- For assembly: Nestle a bratwurst and a couple slices of the braised onions into each bun. Smother in warm Swiss Cheese Sauce, then top with some of the kraut mixture. Garnish with sliced chives and thin slices of Fresno pepper if using.
- In a food processor, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, jalapenos, Dijon, garlic and some salt. Puree, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Set a medium saucepan over low heat and add the evaporated milk. Toss the Swiss cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Whisk the Swiss and American cheese into the saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
SLOW-COOKER BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT & POTATOES RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by ltrodrigu
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix together the potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, broth, wine, caraway seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Nestle the bratwurst in the vegetables. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours (this will shorten total recipe time). Sprinkle the bratwurst, potatoes, and sauerkraut with the parsley and serve with the toast, butter, and mustard.
CHEESY BRATWURST
I'll admit that the combination of ingredients in this recipe is unusual, but I guarantee the flavor is fabulous!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes and 1 cup water in a deep skillet or large saucepan; cook for 15 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, brown bratwurst; add soup, beans, onion, potatoes and remaining water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese; heat until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SKILLET
My mother used to make this all the time. It's a recipe that's been passed down the German side of my family for many generations, and we've all put our own spin on it over time. Feel free to add your own, too. Use a beer you like to drink, or leave out the sugar and use apple cider, if you prefer.
Provided by EmmyDuckie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown sausages and onion slices in oil in a wide skillet. The sausages do not need to be cooked through at this stage, you just want to get some color on them.
- Add sauerkraut, sugar, and beer. Stir as best you can around the sausages.
- Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sausages are cooked through.
- Spread buns or rolls with mustard, and add a sausage and a bit of the sauerkraut and onion to each.
- This is great accompanied by the same beer you cooked with.
BRATWURST, SAUERKRAUT AND BEAN CASSEROLE
Wanted to do something different with brats, so I put this together from ingredients I had in the cupboard.
Provided by MLTDEBBIE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook bratwurst in a skillet over medium-high heat just until nicely browned on the outside.
- Spread sauerkraut in the bottom of a 9x11 casserole dish, leaving a 2 inch margin at the edges. Sprinkle celery salt and brown sugar over the sauerkraut. Place the sausages on top. Pour the beans around the outer edge of the sauerkraut. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bratwurst links are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 2905.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
OKTOBERFEST CASSEROLE
In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines the flavors of classic cheesy hash brown casserole with bratwursts and sauerkraut, pretzels and beer cheese. It takes less than 10 minutes to mix and takes only one bowl. It's sure to please everyone any time of the year. —Sarah Markley, Ashland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk soup, beer and sour cream until combined. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese and chopped bratwurst. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes., Uncover; bake 30 minutes. Top with pretzel pieces. Bake until bubbly and heated through, 12-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Freeze cooled potato mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SANDWICHES
Make and share this Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter, then the brats.
- Brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add the onions and sauté until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the apples and toss until lightly golden.
- Add the sauerkraut, brats and beer.
- Stir in the caraway, thyme and pepper along with the water.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the brats are cooked through and the sauerkraut is tender, about 30 minutes.
- If necessary, remove the lid and cook further to remove excess moisture.
- To serve, spread mustard in each roll.
- Add a brat and top with some sauerkraut.
CHEESY BRATWURST AND BEER SOUP
Make and share this Cheesy Bratwurst and Beer Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by belkathy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil in a large pot for 15 miutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and let cook for a minute.
- Add the potatoes, stock, and beer and bring to a boil.
- Cook 15 minutes or so, until potatoes become tender.
- Add the spices and seasonings, milk and Worcestershire sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until it is melted.
- Ladle out about 2 cups of the veggies from the soup and puree them, and then pour them back inches.
- Turn the heat back on to low.
- Stir in the bratwurst and allow it to warm through.
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE
This is good used with Bavarian sauerkraut for a sweeter taste. Put in crock pot and forget about it. My mother made this first then passed the recipe to me. It originated from American Profile Magazine.
Provided by strawberryjane
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 7h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. I put mine in the crockpot.
- Drain and rinse sauerkraut in a colander.
- Mix with all the ingredients in a bowl and pour into large casserole dish (or put in crockpot) Cover and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Or let cook in crockpot on low for several hours until potatoes are tender. I usually add 1 can of water and mix well. Add more water accordingly throughout the day.
- I let mine cook all day on low.
- You can also try substituting the brown sugar with applesauce and apple chunks (1/2 cup each) for color and texture.
- I also use the Bavarian kraut--this gives this dish a sweeter flavor--even my kids like it.
BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT SUPPER
Make and share this Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Supper recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories Low Protein
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, sauté onions in margarine until tender.
- Add the potatoes, sauerkraut, wine, broth, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, caraway seeds, bay leaf and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the bratwurst; heat through.
- Discard bay leaf.
STADIUM BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT
While visiting my mom, I noticed she had a ton of canned kraut in the pantry, so Ii made this recipe up to use some of it. I used Johnsonville stadium bratwurst.
Provided by katybugkaren
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon and onions in a skillet until bacon is crisp.
- Add the brats to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add the sauerkraut, carrots, chicken broth, brown sugar and black pepper to skillet.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- I serve this with fried potato pirogies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 1613.1, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 13.1
CHEESY BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT--5 INGREDIENTS
Make and share this Cheesy Bratwurst and Sauerkraut--5 Ingredients recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parkerandbensmom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat your skillet to medium. Add 1/2 cup of beer and 5 bratwurst. Cover and cook for 10 minutes; turn the brats over and cook 10 minutes more.
- When brats are finished, add sauerkraut and mustard stir until blended and heated through.
- Top with grated Swiss cheese while warm.
- Serve with fried potatoes for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058.1, Fat 88.8, SaturatedFat 33.3, Cholesterol 231.1, Sodium 2879.7, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 47.2
Tips:
- Use good quality bratwurst: The bratwurst is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for bratwurst that is made with fresh, high-quality pork and has a nice, smoky flavor.
- Cook the bratwurst properly: Bratwurst can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common methods are grilling, pan-frying, and baking. No matter which method you choose, make sure to cook the bratwurst until it is cooked through.
- Use a good quality sauerkraut: The sauerkraut is another important ingredient in this dish. Look for sauerkraut that is made with fresh cabbage and has a nice, tangy flavor.
- Add some cheese: Cheese is a great way to add flavor and richness to this dish. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Swiss.
- Serve with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Cheesy bratwurst and sauerkraut is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties and potlucks. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
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