There's so much more you can do with brats besides throwing them on the grill. Use 'em in soup, nachos and even Bloody Marys.
19 Hearty Bratwurst Recipes
Updated on Apr. 11, 2023
German Brat Seafood Boil
Grilled bratwurst and onion add a smoky flavor to corn, potatoes and fish for a hearty meal that’s always a hit with my family. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
1/19
2/19
Creamy Bratwurst Stew
Total Time
7 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. —Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 544 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
3/19
BBQ Brats
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is easy and a hit at any tailgate party or cookout, any time of year. —Jessica Abnet, DePere, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 480 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1659mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
4/19
Midwest Mary
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the Midwest, Bloody Marys garnished with meats, cheeses and veggies are works of art. My beverage has skewers of bratwurst, cheese curds and dill pickles. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calcuated without salt, pepper and garnishes): 124 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
5/19
Beer and Brats Nachos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese sauce. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 348 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
6/19
Oktoberfest Brats with Mustard Sauce
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I come from a town with a big German heritage, and each year we have a huge celebration for Oktoberfest. This recipe packs in all the traditional German flavors my whole family loves. —Deborah Pennington, Decatur, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 341 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1539mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
7/19
Bratwurst Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe one day when I had some leftover bratwurst. It has been a favorite of my husband's ever since and is requested whenever the guys are hanging out. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1322mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
8/19
Oktoberfest Strudels
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 strudels (3 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, being born and raised in Wisconsin, loves bratwurst sausages. So I tweaked this strudel recipe to include some of his favorite filling ingredients and it was an instant hit. Serve with extra mustard for dipping. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California
9/19
Beer Brat Chili
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all day. I can't think of a better way to use up leftover brats. He can't think of a better way to eat them! —Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 383 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1256mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 10g fiber), 17g protein.
10/19
Bratwurst Hash
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for something homey that’s stick-to-your-ribs good? This satisfying, delicious recipe is for you. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 506 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 1458mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
11/19
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sausage with peppers was always on the table when I was growing up. Here's how to do it the easy way: Just grab a sheet pan and the ingredients, then let the oven do the work. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 315 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
12/19
Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sauerkraut gives these beer-simmered brats a big flavor boost, but it’s the special chili sauce and melted cheese that put them over the top. Top your favorite burger with some of the chili sauce; you won't be sorry. —Alana Simmons, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 733 calories, 50g fat (16g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1643mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
13/19
Touchdown Brat Sliders
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 sliders
From the Recipe Creator:
It's game time when these mini sausage sliders make an appearance. Two things my husband loves—beer and brats—get stepped up a notch with crunchy flavored chips. —Kirsten Shabaz, Lakeville, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 354 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
14/19
Barbecue Brats & Peppers
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live in brat country, and this barbecue-style recipe feeds a crowd. The sauce gives it a welcome change from the same old grilled bratwurst. — Maria Zrucky, Kronenwetter, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 614 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1789mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
15/19
Chicken Skewers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 244 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
16/19
Brat & Bacon Appetizer Pizza
Total Time
25 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chopped bratwurst and maple bacon are a fabulous way to start a pizza. I jazz up this treat even more with apricot preserves and honey mustard. The snack-sized slices win over even the toughest critics. —Colleen Vrooman, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 124 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
17/19
Bratwurst Supper
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a few bratwurst recipes, I've found this meal-in-one is ideal for camping since it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. Loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, it's easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce. —Janice Meyer, Medford, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 524 calories, 37g fat (14g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1445mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
18/19
Triple-Sausage Breakfast Bake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This over-the-top breakfast has great flavors—smoky, sweet and spicy. It's a really meaty meal. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 695 calories, 59g fat (24g saturated fat), 387mg cholesterol, 1441mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.
19/19
Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on an open fire, letting the flavors and textures blend together. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 457 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
