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Absolutely Delicious Bratwurst Recipes to Serve at Your Next Gathering

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Planning a summer party or a backyard barbecue? Try these hot-off-the-grill bratwurst recipes piled high with creative toppings like fresh cucumber-blueberry slaw and tangy bock beer-mustard relish. Plus, we've got cheesy stuffed bratwurst and brats wrapped in bacon. When it's too hot (or cold) for grilling brats, we have excellent recipes for cooking bratwurst in the air fryer and slow cooker.
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Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño Stuffed Brats

Smoked Cheddar Jalapeno Stuffed Brats
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Stuffed with smoky cheddar cheese and spicy peppers, these bratwursts get some tasty Tex-Mex flair when topped with a salsa- and cilantro-laced slaw. Add fresh flavor with a squeeze of lime juice.

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Brats with Cucumber-Blueberry Slaw

Brats Cucumber-Blueberry Slaw
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Give your next round of grilling brats a sophisticated twist with a spoonful of sweet and savory slaw. You'll love the unexpected flavor and texture of fresh blueberries and cucumber in the tangy buttermilk dressing.

Buy It: Weber Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill ($119, Amazon)

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Baconista Brats

Baconista Brats
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Make the meat-lovers in your life happy with a mouthwatering beer bratwurst. We doubled up on pork (because everything is better with bacon) for big smoky flavor that's sure to satisfy.

Make-Ahead Tip: Marinate the bratwurst for 24 hours in a zesty blend of dark beer and steak sauce.

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Chicken Bratwurst and Onions with Broccoli Slaw Salad

Chicken Bratwurst Onions Broccoli Slaw Salad
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Give your grill the night off. These healthy bratwursts are slow-cooked in an irresistible bath of apple cider, garlic, and onion. Add tons of flavor and texture with the crunchy broccoli slaw topper.

Buy It: Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker ($36, Amazon)

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Summer Dogs

Summer Dogs
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The beauty of this easy grilling recipe (seriously, it takes 25 minutes total!) is you can change up the type of bratwurst or even use hot dogs. Seasonal produce like sweet corn, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers gives these brats loads of fresh flavor. Grill the corn before mixing it into the relish for an extra special touch.

Related: 21 Fantastic Works of Hot Dog Perfection

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Beer-Braised Brats

Beer-Braised Brats
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Cooking bratwurst in beer before cooking keeps the outside from burning while ensuring the inside is flavorful and juicy. Use a grill pan to stay out of the heat while still achieving those beautiful grill marks. Pop open a cold one and enjoy.

Buy It: Lodge Pre-seasoned 10.5-inch Cast Iron Grill Pan ($20, Walmart)

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Wilted Cabbage and Brats

Wilted Cabbage Brats
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Even if you want to skip the bun, you can still enjoy a grilled brat this summer. This main-dish salad combines cooked cabbage, apple slices, bratwurst, and a mustard sauce for a mouthwatering dish that will fit right in at your next cookout.

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Brats with Mango Relish

Brats Mango Relish
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It only takes 20 minutes to get this outstanding bratwurst recipe ready. Filled with sweet heat, our mango relish gets smoky flavor from a quick grill over the coals. Throw some romaine on the grill for an easy, healthy side.

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Cheese-Stuffed Brats

Cheese-Stuffed Brats
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We don't know about you, but we love our bratwurst with lots of melty cheese. These brats are stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and grilled to perfection. Make the bratwurst extra indulgent by wrapping a strip of bacon around the sausage before grilling.

Buy It: MASTER COOK 3-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel ($190, Amazon)

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Jalapeño-Cheese Brats

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These mouthwatering grilled bratwursts are stuffed with a spicy blend of jalapeño peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. Store them in the fridge for a make-ahead dish to tote to the tailgate party. Serve with your favorite bratwurst toppings.

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Mustardy Brats with Sauerkraut

Mustardy Brats Sauerkraut
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The best bratwurst topping (for many) is served German-style with plenty of sauerkraut. That sweet and tangy relish perfectly balances the savory taste of bratwurst. Steam the sauerkraut right on the grill for even more flavor.

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Air-Fried Bratwurst Bites with Spicy Beer Mustard

Air-Fried Bratwurst Bites Spicy Beer Mustard
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Yes, you can make brats in your favorite countertop appliance. These air-fryer bratwurst bites will make a perfect snack for friends while you watch the game. Everyone will be extra impressed by the homemade spicy beer mustard for dipping.

Buy It: Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer, 6-Quart ($90, Amazon)

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Brats with Jalapeno-Green Apple Sauerkraut

Brats with Jalapeno-Green Apple Kraut
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Classic sauerkraut gets a sweet makeover with tart slices of fresh green apple. The sweet and tangy combination in this bratwurst recipe will thrill your taste buds, bite after bite.

Related: Healthy Grilled Recipes to Keep Your Summer Menu Fresh and Exciting

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Fall Vegetables

Sheet Pan Sausage Fall Vegetables
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Turn bratwurst into an exciting sheet-pan dinner for the family. Fresh sage adds the perfect herbal flavor notes to the rich bratwurst sausage. Cabbage and fingerling potatoes cook on the same pan for a quick and delicious dinner ready in an hour.

Buy It: OXO Nonstick Pro Half Sheet Pan ($25, Target)

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    1 of 14 Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño Stuffed Brats
    2 of 14 Brats with Cucumber-Blueberry Slaw
    3 of 14 Baconista Brats
    4 of 14 Chicken Bratwurst and Onions with Broccoli Slaw Salad
    5 of 14 Summer Dogs
    6 of 14 Beer-Braised Brats
    7 of 14 Wilted Cabbage and Brats
    8 of 14 Brats with Mango Relish
    9 of 14 Cheese-Stuffed Brats
    10 of 14 Jalapeño-Cheese Brats
    11 of 14 Mustardy Brats with Sauerkraut
    12 of 14 Air-Fried Bratwurst Bites with Spicy Beer Mustard
    13 of 14 Brats with Jalapeno-Green Apple Sauerkraut
    14 of 14 Sheet Pan Sausage and Fall Vegetables

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