Cheesy Kraut Bratwursts Recipes

THE ULTIMATE CHEESY AND SPICY REUBEN BRATS

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.

BRATWURST

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-low (300°F) in 2 zones.
• Put bratwurst on indirect side and grill for 8 minutes. Turn and grill for 8 additional minutes. Internal temperature should reach 155°F
• Transfer bratwursts to direct heat and grill 1 minute.
• Add buns and top.

BRATWURST STEWED WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In a large pan, heat oil over high heat. Brown bratwurst in oil and reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic and cook until lightly caramelized. Add stock, paprika, caraway seeds, and sauerkraut and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh dill. Serve on baguette.

CHEESY BRATWURST STEW

Steps:

• 1. Brown the bratwurst in skillet until no longer pink. Add dry minced onion and cook for 1 minute.
• 2. Add brats and all other ingredients to crock pot. Cook 3 hours until potatoes are fork tender.

CHEESY BRATWURST AND BEER SOUP

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.

CHEDDAR BRATZENKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread sauerkraut into bottom of a 9-inch square glass baking dish.
• Stir reserved liquid from sauerkraut, brown mustard, brown sugar, celery seed, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over sauerkraut. Arrange sausage slices in a layer over the sauerkraut and sauce. Loosely pile frozen french fries atop the sausage.
• Bake in preheated oven until the french fries are lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

CHEESY BRATWURST

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.

BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Simmer the sauerkraut for 10 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, soften the onions in the butter, browning lightly. Add the sauerkraut, wine, stock, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, turn down, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, simmer the bratwurst in water to cover for 20 minutes.
• Add the potatoes to the sauerkraut in the skillet and cook, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender.
• While the potatoes are cooking, drain the bratwurst and brown lightly on all sides under a hot broiler.
• To serve, put the sauerkraut and potatoes on a heated platter and arrange the bratwurst over the top.