Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst
Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst pairs juicy, beer-simmered sausage with smoky bacon and a sweet-hot brown sugar and cayenne crust. Baked until the bacon turns crisp and caramelized, each bite balances savoriness with a gentle kick. It’s a crowd-friendly appetizer ideal for game days, casual gatherings, or holiday snack spreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Prick the bratwurst several times with a small fork and place them in a saucepan. Pour in the beer and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Take the bratwurst out of the beer and let them cool to room temperature.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top.
- 3
Combine the brown sugar and cayenne pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
- 4
Slice each boiled bratwurst into thirds. Wrap each piece with 1/2 strip bacon and secure with a toothpick. Toss the bacon-wrapped bratwurst with the cayenne mixture to coat, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 259.86 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.08 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 16.28 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.03 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.91 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 578.14 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 11.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 57.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bratwurst, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 259.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bratwurst, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Light Beer. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst healthy?
- Bacon-Wrapped Bratwurst has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 259.86 calories and 12.08 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 578.14 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.5 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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