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Grilled Brats

Juicy, flavorful, and smoky grilled brats are perfect for any BBQ party. So fire up the grill and indulge in this mouthwatering classic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bratwurst, grilling recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 388kcal
Cost: $11.46

Equipment

  • grilling tools
  • Grill basket
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 6 bratwurst sausages
  • ½ large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • ½ large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ large green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large hot dog buns

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • Mustard
  • Sauerkraut
  • Relish
  • Ketchup

Instructions

PREP GRILL:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

PREP VEGGIES:

  • In a large bowl, toss onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

GRILL:

  • Grill vegetables until they are softened and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. **see notes
  • Remove the veggies from the grill and set aside.
  • Grill bratwursts until they are cooked through and have grill marks on all sides, about 10-12 minutes. Turn the bratwursts every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the bratwursts are fully cooked, remove them from the grill and rest for a few minutes.

TOAST BUNS:

  • Toast the buns on the grill until they are slightly charred and crispy.

TO FINISH:

  • To assemble the brats, place a bratwurst in each bun, then top with the grilled vegetables and any other desired toppings.

Notes

**You can also use a grill pan to cook the vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brat | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg