Description
Bratwurst Delight is a juicy, flavorful sausage recipe served on toasted buns with sautéed peppers and onions. Perfect for cookouts, game days, or easy dinners, it’s a hearty favorite that’s simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 uncooked bratwurst sausages
- 1 tablespoon oil (for stovetop cooking)
- 1 cup beer (optional, for simmering)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow or sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes
- 4–6 hot dog or hoagie buns, lightly toasted
- Optional toppings: spicy mustard, sauerkraut, shredded cheese, pickles
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (350–375°F), or heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for stovetop method.
- Optional: Simmer bratwurst in a pan with 1 cup beer or water for 10–15 minutes to infuse flavor and precook.
- Transfer brats to grill or skillet. Cook 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and internal temp reaches 160°F. Let rest.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter. Add sliced peppers and onions with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Sauté 12–15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and caramelized. Add garlic powder or pepper flakes if desired.
- Toast buns lightly on grill or in a pan until golden.
- Place each brat in a bun, top with a generous spoonful of sautéed peppers and onions, and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Simmering brats in beer before grilling keeps them juicy and adds flavor.
- Don’t pierce the brats while cooking to retain juices.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure brats reach 160°F internally.
- Peppers and onions can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated before serving.
- Great for meal prep or crowd-sized servings—just scale up ingredients as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brat with bun and toppings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Bratwurst Delight, grilled bratwurst, sausage sandwich, peppers and onions, cookout recipe, easy brat recipe
