Bratwurst Bake

simplerich's Note:

A surprising twist on a bratwurst that doesn't involve a grill or beer, and is great for cold days.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 bratwursts
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 apple
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon course black pepper

Directions:

1. Rub the defrosted brats with the garlic and leave it stuck to the brats.
2. Lay the brats in the bottom of a foil lined pan, leave enough foil on the sides to tent it over the brats later.
3. Quarter the onion and apple and spread the pieces out over the brats.
4. Sprinkle the pepper over the whole thing and seal the foil over the top.
5. Bake in a 350 oven for an hour.

Reviews

[Tiff P.]

I was dying to eat some bratwursts, but I don't have a grill, so I was glad to find this recipe. It was absolutely delicious! I've made it twice and have some tips: (1) The amount of garlic is good, don't think it's too much. (2) I chose to use less pepper; as written, it's a bit strong. (3) Intersperse the apple, which you want to cut into smaller slices, and onion with the brats. Don't layer the onions on top; they won't take in the brat flavor. This recipe is wonderful and is now a staple for me!

[Random Rachel]

Tasted great! Instead of baking for an hour, I placed the foil packet into my crock pot after lunch. No mess supper that stayed warm for staggered eating. I think I'll try it with Italian sausage next time.

[emerldsoz]

I have to improvise most of the time because I am on a very tight budget. I had fresh Primo Bratwurst, yellow onion and minced garlic. I coated the bratwurst with lots of garlic and baked as instructed. I then boiled some pasta (al dente). I added the pasta to the pan with the bratz, added a tablespoon of oil and a beef rice-a-roni packet (leaving out the rice). I baked covered for 20-25 mins more and OMG it was absolutely amazing! I served it to my husband, 2 boys and visiting sister and brother in law and they were all floored by it. I even impressed myself. I had no idea the combo would be so good. The sausages alone were excellent, but if you need more than just sausages and you want to try something incredible...Thanks for the awesome recipe. They really are the most flavorful bratz I have ever had. I will never use beer again!