Bratwurst Bake

Submitted by simplerich

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 bratwursts
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 apple
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon coarse 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!

 

[Marilynn]

Great recipe - definitely wanting yummy brats, without grilling in Winter. I made a couple of changes ... had 12 brats ... kept the onion the same ... added red bell pepper. For both the onion and red bell pepper, sliced in thinner strips. Skipped the apple. As others did, opened the foil half way through cooking time. At the end of cooking time, broiled the brats on both sides.

 

[anniesnomsblog]

Tasted great, but I'm glad I read through the reviews before making it. I cut the onions and apples up smaller as four chunks did not seem enough to cover 6 Brats. I tented the foil for the first 40 minutes, then took it off to allow the brats to colour slightly. Tasted great though and they were really juicy!

 

[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.

 

[Blake S.]

So good! I made this with pears instead of apples for my roommate and I. We both really enjoyed it!<br/> Tip: I think this has been said before, but keep it covered for only about half of the time. It improves the color if the foil is removed after that.