Recipes & Cooking International Recipes 8 Absolutely Delicious Bratwurst Recipes to Serve at Your Next Gathering By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on June 28, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Planning a summer party or a backyard barbecue? Try these hot-off-the-grill recipes piled high with creative bratwurst toppings like fresh cucumber-blueberry slaw and tangy bock beer-mustard relish. Plus, we've got cheesy stuffed bratwurst and brats wrapped in bacon. When it's too hot (or cold) for grilling brats, we have excellent recipes for cooking bratwurst in the air fryer and slow cooker. 01 of 08 Baconista Brats View Recipe Scott Little Make the meat-lovers in your life happy with a mouthwatering beer bratwurst. We doubled up on pork (because everything is better with bacon) for big smoky flavor that's sure to satisfy. Marinate the bratwurst for 24 hours in a zesty blend of dark beer and steak sauce. 02 of 08 Chicken Bratwurst and Onions with Broccoli Slaw Salad View Recipe Jacob Fox Give your grill the night off. These healthy bratwursts are slow-cooked in an irresistible bath of apple cider, garlic, and onion. Add tons of flavor and texture with the crunchy broccoli slaw topper. Buy It: Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker ($40, Amazon) 03 of 08 Summer Dogs View Recipe Blaine Moats The beauty of this easy grilling recipe (seriously, it takes 25 minutes total!) is you can change up the type of bratwurst or even use hot dogs. Seasonal produce like sweet corn, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers gives these brats loads of fresh flavor. Grill the corn before mixing it into the relish for an extra special touch. 7 Hot Dog Recipes for Adults Who Welcome Gourmet Toppings 04 of 08 Wilted Cabbage and Brats View Recipe Andy Lyons Even if you want to skip the bun, you can still enjoy a grilled brat this summer. This main-dish salad combines cooked cabbage, apple slices, bratwurst, and a mustard sauce for a mouthwatering dish that will fit right in at your next cookout. 05 of 08 Jalapeño-Cheese Brats View Recipe Jason Donnelly These mouthwatering grilled bratwursts are stuffed with a spicy blend of jalapeño peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. Store them in the fridge for a make-ahead dish to tote to the tailgate party. Serve with your favorite bratwurst toppings. 06 of 08 Air-Fried Bratwurst Bites with Spicy Beer Mustard View Recipe Victor Protasio Yes, you can make brats in your favorite countertop appliance. These air-fryer bratwurst bites will make a perfect snack for friends while you watch the game. Everyone will be extra impressed by the homemade spicy beer mustard for dipping. Buy It: Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer, 6-Quart ($105, Amazon) 07 of 08 Brats with Jalapeno-Green Apple Kraut View Recipe Classic sauerkraut gets a sweet makeover with tart slices of fresh green apple. The sweet and tangy combination in this bratwurst recipe will thrill your taste buds, bite after bite. Healthy Grilled Recipes to Keep Your Summer Menu Fresh and Exciting 08 of 08 Sheet Pan Sausage and Fall Vegetables View Recipe Blaine Moats Turn bratwurst into an exciting sheet-pan dinner for the family. Fresh sage adds the perfect herbal flavor notes to the rich bratwurst sausage. Cabbage and fingerling potatoes cook on the same pan for a quick and delicious dinner ready in an hour. Buy It: OXO Nonstick Pro Half Sheet Pan ($26, OXO) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit