Brats in the oven are a delicious, quick meal that will have you salivating. These sausages are as flavorful as they are filling and a great source of protein and fat.
Brats are one of my favorite things to grill. They have such a great flavor because of the slight additional charring.
I enjoy grilling them, but when I can’t, I like to bake them. The oven brats have a great texture and brown up nicely. Additionally, since they are so simple to make, you can eat them every night of the week.
And to give them a final burst of charred goodness if you really adore the flavor of the grill, you can place them under the broiler.
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How to Cook Frozen Brats in the Oven
No need to thaw when cooking frozen brats; just add another 15-20 minutes to the cooking time specified above. Add one or two more turns for a nice, browned appearance.
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The simplest method for preparing brats is probably to bake them in the oven. Try grilling them or pan-frying them instead for a change of pace (a cast iron skillet works well for this).
Bratwurst is typically served with the following (or just serve it with whatever you want; there are no rules here):
Although it may not be a traditional Bratwurst side, y’all know we eat what’s good, when we want to! Serve my Homemade Macaroni and Cheese recipe with these sausages. If you’re from the south, you’ll serve mac cheese with pretty much anything. With only 4 simple ingredients, its the easiest!.
While pre-flavored beer brats are available in your local supermarket, marinating them at home results in a much richer beer flavor. Simply bake the brats as directed after letting them sit in your preferred beer for overnight (or at least 6-12 hours).
Why Should I Cook Bratwurst In the Oven?
If the weather is bad and you can’t grill, if you don’t have a grill, or if your grill is already loaded with hot dogs and hamburgers for a party, baking brats is a great alternative.
Plus, making brats in the oven has some extra perks. Perfect brats can be made in just 20 minutes, and you can still get the grill’s characteristically beautiful char line.
Another benefit is having access to year-round bratwurst on the grill.
You always have the oven in your kitchen ready and waiting during the snowy winter months.
The best aspect of baking brats is how plump and juicy they become. I almost like this method better than grilling them!.
You can add a lot of vegetables to roast at the same time in your oven, which is another fantastic reason to use it. Always good are potatoes, peppers, and onions on a large sheet pan.
How to Cook Brats in the Oven
ADVICE: Take sausage out of the oven when it reaches about 155 degrees. The sausage will continue to cook for the final 5 degrees necessary to reach your ideal temperature of 160° thanks to residual heat. This is called “carryover cooking”.