Bratwurst Oktoberfest Sandwich Recipes

OKTOBERFEST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and liquid smoke; cook at a boil until rotini is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bratwurst, 2 tablespoons green onions, and garlic; cook until bratwurst is brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Combine yellow and orange bell peppers, celery, parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine.
• Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Add bratwurst, onions, and garlic and stir gently until all ingredients are combined. Serve warm or cold.

OKTOBERFEST SANDWICH

Steps:

• Carefully cut lengthwise each bratwurst (only 2/3 the way through).
• Gently flatten for quick and easy cooking.
• Prepare bratwurst according to package directions in skillet.
• Note: Cook time will be shortened. Cook until no longer visibly pink.
• Place bratwurst to side keeping warm on low oven setting.
• Carefully drain excess liquid.
• Add vegetable oil and return skillet to medium-high heat setting.
• Add sliced red onion and green pepper, saute for 2-5 minutes until slightly tender.
• Add sauerkraut and gently heat together.
• Add seasonings and scallions and keep warm.
• Add cooked bratwurst, sauerkraut and cheese on a roll.
• Refrigerate leftovers.