How To Cook Bratwurst In The Oven
Bratwursts are perfect for barbeque parties and busy weeknights when you are looking for a fast and easy dinner idea. Learn how to cook bratwurst in the oven as the weather turns cold and you are unable to grill them!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Bratwursts
- 1 White onion
- 3 Bell Peppers Any colors
- 2 tbsp Olive oil*
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh ground or whole grain mustard
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder*
- 1/8 tsp Salt or to taste
- 5 Hot dog buns
- Mustard sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF with the rack in the center position
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix till evenly combined. Set this vinaigrette aside
- Slice onion and bell peppers to 1/4 inch strips
- Add them to a disposable baking pan
- Add the raw bratwursts
- Stir the vinaigrette once and drizzle into the pan. Toss the bratwurst, peppers and onions till the vinaigrette has evenly coated everything
- Place the baking pan in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, toss everything again and make sure the bratwursts are flipped
- Bake again for 20 minutes till the bratwursts, onions and peppers have browned edges. Check the internal temperature of the bratwursts. It should be 160 F to be fully cooked
- You can serve as is, or you can stuff them into hot-dog buns along with the veggies. Spread some cheddar on top and put them back in the oven for about 5 minutes for the buns to be toasted and the cheese to melt
- Add mustard sauce or any other toppings as needed.
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Notes
SERVING IDEA :
- You can serve them the same way you serve hot dogs. Stuff these brats in hot dog buns and add mustard and some caramelized onions over them.
- You can top them with some chili, coleslaw, pineapple salsa, wasabi mayo, or cheese to elevate your baked brats.
- If you prefer to have it the traditional way instead, have these bratwursts as the main entrée, without the buns. Traditionally they are served with a side of Sauerkraut which is essentially sour cabbage fermented by lactic acid bacteria.
- You can also serve these oven-baked brats with German Potato Salad and cucumber salad.
- Another classic way of serving bratwurst is with some baked beans! And of course, don't forget to wash it down with your favorite beer!
- Brats are low in carbs and high in fiber, which makes them perfect for keto diets as well. Have these brats with a side of sauteed peppers and onion or other roasted veggies for a keto-friendly dinner.
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